All Else Held Constant, the Present Value of a Bond

question 31

Multiple Choice

All else held constant, the present value of a bond increases when the:

• A)coupon rate decreases.
• B)yield to maturity decreases.
• C)current yield increases.
• D)time to maturity of a premium bond decreases.
• E)time to maturity of a zero coupon bond increases.

Examine the process for resolving ethical dilemmas from a utilitarian perspective.

Distinguish between utilitarian considerations in personal versus general actions.

Understand the challenges in predicting outcomes and the potential inefficiency of consequentialist deliberations.

Understand the principle of utility and its association with the Greatest Happiness Principle as articulated by Mill.

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