If investors are uncertain that a corporate bond issuer will make all of the bond payments as promised, the investors will demand a higher yield in the form of:    Select one: a. An increased real rate of interest. b. An increased interest rate risk premium. c. An increased default risk premium. d. An increased inflation premium. e. An increased liquidity risk premium.

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