Your authors present a table showing mean returns across three classes of securities and across several countries. In general, the mean average annual returns for these classes of securities from highest to lowest are
A) bonds, then equity, and finally bills.
B) bills, then bonds, and finally equity.
C) equity, then bonds, and finally bills.
D) equity, then bills, and finally bonds.

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According to the table presented, the mean average annual returns for securities in the following order are:
1) Equity (highest mean return)
2) Bonds
3) Bills (lowest mean return)
Therefore, option C - equity, then bonds, and finally bills - is the best choice.

Your Authors Present a Table Showing Mean Returns Across Three