Why do the stated (contract) rate and the effective rate (yield) of interest on bonds frequently differ?

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Why do the stated (contract) rate and the effective rate (yield) of interest on bonds frequently differ?
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Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1285453828

2nd edition

Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

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