What Is the Difference Between the Corporate Paper Rate and the Corporate

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the corporate paper rate and the corporate bond rate?

• A) The corporate paper rate refers to interest rates paid on high-quality corporate bonds of relatively short duration (up to 6 months).
• B) The corporate paper rate refers to interest rates paid on high-quality corporate bonds of relatively long duration (typically 20 years).
• C) The corporate bond rate refers to interest rates paid on long-term (typically 20 year) corporate bonds that may represent varying quality or risk.
• D) A and B are correct.
• E) A and C are correct.

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