2 year term premium = 2 year spot rate - 1 year interest rate path in 2nd year
= 6% - 6%
= 0
5 year term premium = 5 year spot rate - 1 year interest rate path in 5th year
= 10% - 9%
= 1%
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1. Why are financial markets important to the health of the economy? 2. When interest rates rise, how might businesses and consumers change their economic behaviour? 3. How can a change in interest rates affect the profitability of financial institutions? 4. Is everybody worse off when interest rates rise? 5. What effect might a fall in stock prices have on business investment? 6. What effect might rise in stock prices have on consumers’ decisions to spend? 7. How does a...
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pate in the financial markets. Interpret the following statements. tory institutions, invest in mutual funds, purchas insurance policies, or invest in pensions? Flow of Funds Exercise Roles of Financial Markets and Institutions This continuing exercise focuses on the interactions of a single manufacturing firm (Carson Company) in the financial markets. It illustrates how financial markets and institutions are integrated and facilitate the flow of funds in the business and financial environment. At the end of every chapter, this exercise provides...
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