Use the model of supply and demand for bonds to illustrate and explain the impact of each

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Use the model of supply and demand for bonds to illustrate and explain the impact of each of the following on the equilibrium quantity of bonds outstanding and on equilibrium bond prices and yields:

a. A new Web site is launched facilitating the trading of corporate bonds with much more ease than before.

b. Infl ationary expectations in the economy fall evoking a much stronger response from issuers of bonds than investors in bonds.

c. The government removes tax incentives for investment and spends additional funds on a new education program. Overall, the changes have no effect on the government’s fi nancing requirements.

d. All leading indicators point to stronger economic growth in the near future.

The response of bond issuers dominates that of bond purchasers.

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Money Banking And Financial Markets

ISBN: 9780073375908

3rd Edition

Authors: Stephen Cecchetti, Kermit Schoenholtz

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