If Overall Interest Rates in the Economy Rise, a Corporate

question 88

Multiple Choice

If overall interest rates in the economy rise, a corporate bond with a fixed interest rate will generally

• A) Increase in value.
• B) Decrease in value.
• C) Remain unchanged.
• D) Become worthless.
• E) Be returned to the corporation.

Describe the impact of market interest rate on the price and interest expense of bonds.

Perform bond redemption entries, including the treatment of bond premiums or discounts.

Understand the factors determining the market value of a bond.

Understand the relationship between disposable income and consumption.

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