When a Company Issues Bonds, It Must Sometimes Issue Them

question 80

Essay

When a company issues bonds, it must sometimes issue them at a discount, while at other times it will issue them at a premium.
Required:
Discuss the economic circumstances that surround the situations where bonds are issued at discounts or premiums.Use examples where appropriate.

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Definitions:

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