Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781464110375
Author: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells
Publisher: Worth Publishers
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Chapter 10.A, Problem 3P
To determine

Concept Introduction:

Bonds: It is a type of promise or contract to pay in the future with certain limitations and conditions specified at the time of issuing the bond.

The present value of Amount: It is the quantity of money which is needed in the present time in order to gain an amount at the upcoming date at a specific interest rate.

The formula to calculate present value is,

    Macroeconomics, Chapter 10.A, Problem 3P
Here,
  • PV is the present value of amount.
  • X is the future amount.
  • n is the number of years.
  • i is the interest rate.

Stock Price and Interest Rate: Stock Price and the interest rate are inversely related to each other. If the interest rate of the bonds decrease then the stock price increases.

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