INVESTMENTS(LL)W/CONNECT
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ISBN: 9781260433920
Author: Bodie
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 14, Problem 27PS
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To select: The most appropriate description of credit default swaps.
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Credit default swaps: A credit default swap is a financial product that provides a guarantee against a bond risk.
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