7-7 Indicate whether each of the following actions will increase or decrease a bond’s yield to maturity: a. The bond’s price increases. b. The bond is downgraded by the rating agencies. c. A change in the bankruptcy code makes it more difficult for bondholders to receive payments in the event the firm declares bankruptcy. d. The economy seems to be shifting from a boom to a recession. Discuss the effects of the firm’s credit strength in your answer. e. Investors learn that the bonds are subordinated to another debt issue.

7-7 Indicate whether each of the following actions will increase or decrease a bond’s yield to maturity: a. The bond’s price increases. b. The bond is downgraded by the rating agencies. c. A change in the bankruptcy code makes it more difficult for bondholders to receive payments in the event the firm declares bankruptcy. d. The economy seems to be shifting from a boom to a recession. Discuss the effects of the firm’s credit strength in your answer. e. Investors learn that the bonds are subordinated to another debt issue.

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