Which of the following are generally true of all bonds?
A) The only bond whose return equals the initial yield to maturity is one whose time to maturity is the same as the holding period.
B) A rise in interest rates is associated with a fall in bond prices, resulting in capital losses on bonds whose term to maturities are longer than the holding period.
C) The longer a bond's maturity, the greater is the price change associated with a given interest rate change.
D) All of the above are true.
E) Only A and B of the above are true.
D
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____________________ establish a low tariff level on an initial quantity of the product being imported into the country but beyond an initial volume the tariff rate imposed on additional quantities imported escalates markedly.
(a) Tariff rate quotas (b) Voluntary export restraints (c) Countervailing duties
If a customer has moderate loyalty toward Heinz ketchup, she likely will
A. buy the product in greater quantities. B. shop around for the best price for that good. C. perceive the product as having the same quality level as competitive brands. D. never buy another brand of ketchup. E. purchase other products that carry the Heinz name.
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