Consider the Factors That Affect Bond Demand and Bond Supply

question 30

Essay

Consider the factors that affect bond demand and bond supply. Describe how the following are likely to change during a period of robust economic growth: wealth, default risk, and general business conditions. For each, state how the factor is likely to change, and discuss the implications for bond demand/supply, bond price, and yield. Bond prices tend to decrease during periods of high economic growth. What does this reveal about which of these factors is important?

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