The Required Return on the Bond Is Likely to Differ

question 56

True/False

The required return on the bond is likely to differ from the stated interest rate for either of two reasons: 1) economic conditions have changed, causing a shift in the basic cost of long-term funds, or 2) the firm's risk has changed.

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