Two years ago Sam bought a newly issued three- year US government bond (a risk-free asset) with a principle of $1000 and a 5% coupon rate. This year, one year before maturity, Sam decides to sell the bond and sees that the price people are willing to pay for his bond is now $1019. Has the interest rate gone up or down since Sam purchased the bond? Options are up and down What is the the current interest rate for bonds when Sam decides to sell? Options are 2-8%,.

Two years ago Sam bought a newly issued three- year US government bond (a risk-free asset) with a principle of $1000 and a 5% coupon rate. This year, one year before maturity, Sam decides to sell the bond and sees that the price people are willing to pay for his bond is now $1019. Has the interest rate gone up or down since Sam purchased the bond? Options are up and down What is the the current interest rate for bonds when Sam decides to sell? Options are 2-8%,.

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