Dummy variables are variables that can take on only two values (namely, 0 or 1) and that are used to indicate the absence or presence of a particular nominal characteristic

The success and security of EC is measured by

A) encryption, functionality, and privacy. B) quality, reliability, and speed. C) authentication, authorization, and nonrepudiation. D) confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The Sisyphean Company has a bond outstanding with a face value of $1000 that reaches maturity in five years. The bond certificate indicates that the stated coupon rate for this bond is 8.5% and that the coupon payments are to be made semiannually

Assuming that this bond trades for $1081.73, then the YTM for this bond is closest to ________. A) 5.2% B) 7.87% C) 6.56% D) 9.18%