When a Perpetual Bond with a Face Value of $1,000

question 192

Multiple Choice

When a perpetual bond with a face value of $1,000 is issued, general interest rates are 3%, so the annual interest payment is _____. After the bond is issued, market interest rates rise to 4%, which forces the price of the bond to _____ to _____.

• A) $3; rise; $750
• B) $3; fall; $75
• C) $30; rise; $750
• D) $30; fall; $750

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Definitions:

Government Expenditures

Spending by the government sector on goods and services, including infrastructure, public services, and transfer payments.

Net Taxes

The difference between the taxes paid to the government and the transfers or subsidies received from it.

Government Purchases

Government purchases involve the spending by government entities on goods and services, including investments in public infrastructure, which can influence economic activity.

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals or entities without any service or goods being received in return, such as social security benefits.