Why Are Coalition Governments Rare in Canada at Both the Federal

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Essay

Why are coalition governments rare in Canada at both the federal and provincial level?

Understand the concept of yield to maturity for bonds and how it is calculated.

Calculate the current yield of a bond given its coupon rate and market price.

Determine the price of a bond based on its coupon rate, market rate, and time to maturity.

Identify the impact of call features on bond pricing and risk.

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Definitions:

Money Supply

The total amount of money available in an economy at a specific time, including cash and deposits.

Opportunity Cost

Sacrificing the chance to gain from other alternatives by committing to one choice.

Real Interest Rate

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, representing the true cost of borrowing and the real yield to lenders or investors.

Equilibrium Interest Rate

The interest rate at which the demand for funds (borrowing) equals the supply of funds (saving), resulting in a stable market condition.