1. MJI Corporation bonds mature in 6 years and have a yield to maturity of 8.5 percent. The par value of the bonds is $1,000. The bonds have a 10 percent coupon rate and pay interest on a semi-annual basis. Assuming there are no changes to interest rates during the course of the year, what are the current yield and capital gains on the bonds for this year?

. Throughout this chapter, investor expectations are mentioned. Could this account for much of the volatility in the stock market? Investors adjust their expectations as they receive information, and thanks to technology like hand-held computers and cell phones, receipt of information is nearly instantaneous. Discuss how just the technological changes in the last 10 years have affected the stock market and investors.

A coil of wire containing N turns is in an external magnetic field that is at a LaTeX: 45^o45 o angle from the plane of the coil and is steadily changing. Under these circumstances, an emf V is induced in the coil. If both the rate of change of the magnetic field and the number of turns in the coil are now doubled (but nothing else changes), what will be the induced emf in the coil?

Consider the following events: Scientists reveal that eating oats can result in glowing skin and healthy hair, and at the same time, wages (i.e., the price of labour) for the oat production rise.
(a) Illustrate and explain what effect these changes have on the equilibrium price and quantity of oats.
(b) Critically evaluate what will happen to the oat farmers’ total revenue.

An asset will provide two cash inflows: $10,000 in two years and $25,000 in 10 years. The asset is currently priced at 6% effective.

i)What is the price of the asset?

ii)What is the modified duration of the asset?

iii)What is the convexity of the asset?

iv)Estimate the price if the interest rate changes to 5.9%using both modified duration and convexity

The Trump Administration has repealed nearly 100 environmental rules over the past three years. One example is the recent weakening of emissions standards for cars and trucks. The Administration has argued that these changes will help the auto industry flourish.

Question: Do you think that the free market equilibrium quantity of cars and trucks is efficient? Explain.

1. A company must pay a liability of $1,000 in 2 years. Zero coupon bonds with term of 1 year and 4 years are available for investment. The effective rate of interest is 7.5%.

   1. (b) Show empirically that immunization has been achieved even for large changes in the interest rate. Take as an example a decrease in the interest rate to 0% and an increase to 100%.

Assume the banking system has $200 billion in reserves, that required reserves are 5% of checking deposits, that banks hold no excess reserves, and that households hold no currency.

discuss forces that may drive health care delivery in the future. and what is your assessment on what you believe to be will be the most 2 changes we will see in the future of health care delivery in the United States.

Make sure to 1.) list and briefly describe each change and

2.) defend your position and use references to support it.

discuss forces that may drive health care delivery in the future. and what is your assessment on what you believe to be will be the most 2 changes we will see in the future of health care delivery in the United States.

Make sure to 1.) list and briefly describe each change and

2.) defend your position and use references to support it.