Which of the Two Bonds in Each Example Would You

question 127

Essay

Which of the two bonds in each example would you expect to generally pay the higher interest rate? Explain why.
a.a U.S.government bond or a Venezuelan government bond
b.a U.S.government bond or a municipal bond with the same term and issued by a creditworthy municipality.
c.a 6-month Treasury bill or a 20-year Treasury bond
d.a Microsoft bond or a bond issued by a new recording company

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Definitions:

Flows of Funds

The movements of money between sectors of an economy, showing how funds are used and where they come from.

Net Income

The profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been deducted from total revenue.

Balance of Payments

A financial statement that summarizes a country’s transactions with the rest of the world, including imports, exports, and capital flows.

Credit Item

An entry that increases the balance in a bank account or financial statement, signifying an inflow of funds.