EBK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY & PRAC
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Author: EHRHARDT
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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To discuss: The best estimate of the nominal interest rate on new bonds.
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EBK FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: THEORY & PRAC
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