All of the Following Are Normal Characteristics of a Convertible

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the following are normal characteristics of a convertible bond,except

• A) Conversion at the option of the issuer.
• B) Conversion into a fixed number of shares of common stock.
• C) A conversion price initially above the market price of the common stock.
• D) An interest rate lower than that on straight debentures.
• E) Subordination.

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Definitions:

Negative Externalities

Costs suffered by a third party due to an economic transaction that they were not a part of.

Coase Theorem

A principle that asserts that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are negligible, parties will negotiate to correct externalities and allocate resources efficiently.

Private Market

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Externalities

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