One Way for an Objectivist to Reply to the Argument

question 20

Multiple Choice

One way for an objectivist to reply to the argument from categorical reasons is to

• A) deny that categorical reasons exist.
• B) deny that moral requirements must provide us with reasons for action.
• C) deny that moral judgments are intrinsically motivating.
• D) deny that only desires can be intrinsically motivating.

Explain the principles and advantages of cash flow matching and dedicated strategies in bond portfolio management.

Calculate the impact of yield to maturity changes on bond prices using modified duration.

Understand the relationship between investment horizon, bond duration, and realized rate of return.

Grasp the concept of convexity and its implications for bond price changes.

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