In: Economics
1. Consider two bonds, each with an interest rate (i) of 5%, coupon payments (C) of $20, and face values (F) of $1000. The first bond matures in 20 years and the second bond matures in 10 years.
(a) Find the prices of the two bonds. Next price a console with the same interest rate and coupon payment. Report F × i.
(b) Repeat part (a) when the coupon payment is $100.
(c) Repeat part (a) once again with a coupon payment of $50.
(d) What does this tell you about the price of a console relative to long-run bonds?