Assume That Two Firms, One Considered a High Credit Risk

question 45

Multiple Choice

Assume that two firms, one considered a high credit risk (HCR) and the other a low credit risk (LCR) , are considering an interest rate swap.Each can borrow at the following rates: An interest rate swap would be beneficial to both parties if:

• A)the LCR firm wants to borrow at the fixed rate and the HCR firm wants to borrow at the variable rate.
• B)the HCR firm wants to borrow at the fixed rate and the LCR firm wants to borrow at the variable rate.
• C)both firms want to borrow at the variable rate.
• D)both firms want to borrow at the fixed rate.
• E)an interest rate swap would be never be beneficial in this situation.

Grasp the role and impact of government interventions in the economy, including taxation, regulation, and provision of public goods and services.

Comprehend the basic principles of supply, demand, and the price mechanism in determining the allocation of resources and goods.

Identify the concepts of market failure including externalities, monopolies, and public goods.

Recognize the historical and theoretical background of key economic theories and figures such as Karl Marx and Adam Smith.

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