Negative-Sum Games Do Not Exist, Because Neither Player Has an Incentive

question 148

True/False

Negative-sum games do not exist, because neither player has an incentive to play the game.

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Semi-Annually

Occurring twice a year; a term often used in the context of paying interest or dividends.

Yield To Maturity

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Par

The face value of a bond or other security, at which it can be redeemed at maturity or the amount of money equal in value to a particular share or bond.

Coupon

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