A Coupon Bond That Pays Interest Semi-Annually Has a Par

question 102

Multiple Choice

A coupon bond that pays interest semi-annually has a par value of $1,000, matures in five years, and has a yield to maturity of 10%. The intrinsic value of the bond today will be __________ if the coupon rate is 8%.

• A) $922.78
• B) $924.16
• C) $1,075.80
• D) $1,077.20
• E) None of the options

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Definitions:

Cost-push Inflation

Inflation caused by an increase in prices of inputs like labour, raw material, etc. It’s when the supply side of the economy’s production function becomes more expensive.

Demand-pull Inflation

Inflation that occurs when the demand for goods and services exceeds their supply, leading to an increase in prices.

Demand-pull Inflation

A situation where inflation is caused by an increase in demand for goods and services, exceeding the available supply.

Cost-push Inflation

Inflation caused by an increase in production costs, such as raw materials and wages, which leads to a decrease in the supply of goods and services at the same price levels.