Why isn't the current yield a good indicator of holding a bond?
A) It doesn't account for the yield to maturity.
B) It doesn't account for capital gains or losses.
C) It doesn't account for the coupon.
D) It assumes that the current price equals its par value.
B
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Suppose the economy is in long-run equilibrium. In a short span of time, there is a large influx of skilled immigrants, a major new discovery of oil, and a major new technological advance in electricity production. In the short run, we would expect
a. the price level to rise and real GDP to fall. b. the price level to fall and real GDP to rise. c. the price level and real GDP both to stay the same. d. All of the above are possible.
(Advanced analysis) Answer the question on the basis of the following information. The demand for commodity X is represented by the equation P = 10 - 0.2Q and supply by the equation P = 2 + 0.2Q. Refer to the given information. If demand changed from P =
10 - .2Q to P = 7 - .3Q, we can conclude that: A. demand has increased. B. demand has decreased. C. supply will increase. D. supply will decrease.