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Monsters Incorporated (MI)is ready to launch a new product.Depending upon the success of this product,MI will have a value of either $100 million,$150 million,or $191 million,with each outcome being equally likely.The cash flows are unrelated to the state of the economy (i.e.risk from the project is diversifiable)so that the project has a beta of 0 and a cost of capital equal to the risk-free rate,which is currently 5%.Assume that the capital markets are perfect.
-Assume that in the event of default,20% of the value of MI's assets will be lost in bankruptcy costs and suppose that MI has zero-coupon debt with a $140 million face value due next year.Calculate the value of levered equity,the value of debt,and the total value of MI with leverage.

Distinguish between types of bonds, focusing on municipal bonds.

Comprehend the process of indirect transfer of funds through banking institutions.

Explain the characteristics and purposes of U.S. Treasury securities.

Recognize the maturity periods of money market instruments.

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