Michael owns a portfolio that consists of the following two bonds: Bond A: $1,000 par value bond with 8% annual coupons yields an effective interest rate of 6%, maturing in 10 years. Bond B: $1,000 par value bond with no coupons yields an effective interest rate of 7%, maturing in 5 years. Calculate the modified duration of the portfolio.

The strength of the economy depends on the balance pf production and consumption of goods and consumption of goods and services

Why does an organization prepare a balance sheet? a. to reveal what the organization owns and owes at a point in time b. to reveal how well the company utilizes its cash c. to calculate retained earnings for a given accounting period d. to calculate gross profit for a given accounting period

Suppose portugal has 700 workers and 26,000 units of capital, and france has 18,000 workers and 700 units of capital. technology is identical in both countries. assume that wine is the capital-intensive good and cloth is the labor-intensive good. which of the following statements is correct if the nations start trading with each other? a) wages will increase in portugal.b) rental rates in france will increase.c) wages in france will decrease.d) rental rates in portugal will increase.