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Suppose you are the president of Lands' End, Inc. would you be most incline to make large investments in U.S. Treasury bills, the stock of eBay, or new lines of merchandise in your main line of business? Explain your choice.

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Investing in U.S. Treasury bills is advised.

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Investing in U.S Treasury bills is a risk free way to preserve our principal because they're backed by the U.S. government. Besides the income we earn is exempt from state and local taxes. Investing in stocks is not as risk free as a Treasury bill, but they ...

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