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Evaluating the 'Risk-Free' Nature of Government Bonds
A common statement in finance is that government bonds are 'risk-free' assets. Evaluate the validity of this statement. In your response, explain the primary reason these bonds are considered very safe, but also identify and describe a potential risk that could still affect an investor's real return.
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