Economics
Economics
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781319066604
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 25, Problem 15P
To determine

The effect on a company’s stock price in given situations.

Concept Introduction:

Bonds: It is a type of a promise or a contract to pay in the future with certain limitations and conditions specified at the time of issuing the bond.

Present Value of Amount: It is the quantity of money which is needed in present time in order to gain amount at the upcoming date at a specific interest rate.

Relationship between Stock Price and Interest Rate: Stock Price and the interest rate are inversely related to each other. If the interest rate of bond decreases then the stock price increases.

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