Give a definition for the term "bond price elasticity." Would the price elasticity of bonds imply that zero-coupon or high-coupon bonds with the same yield to maturity have a greater price sensitivity? Why? What effect does this have on the market value volatility of zero-coupon Treasury bonds held in mutual funds vs high-coupon Treasury bonds?

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