If a Tax-Exempt Bond Will Yield Approximately

question 55

Essay

If a tax-exempt bond will yield approximately .65 (1 - .35) times the yield on a taxable bond of equal risk, who benefits from the tax exemption: the Federal government, the state and local governments who issue the bonds, or the investors?

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Definitions:

Tacit Collusion

An unspoken, non-explicit agreement among competitors to avoid competitive practices like price wars, often difficult to detect and regulate.

Price Extortion

Price extortion occurs when a seller significantly increases the price of goods or services to a level much higher than is considered reasonable or fair, often in situations where consumers have limited choices or during emergencies.

Dominant Strategy

In game theory, a strategy that is best for a player in a game regardless of the strategies chosen by the other players.

Pricing Strategy

A plan or method implemented by a company to price its products or services to attract consumers while maximizing profit.