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Chapter 3, Problem 12P

a)

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To determine: Available arbitrage opportunity.

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Arbitrage is the process where the investors can buy securities or goods at a low rate in one market and sell in the market where the price is high. This is done in order to obtain the benefits when there is a price difference in two different markets.

b)

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To determine: The bank which faces surge in the demand for loans and the bank which surges in the deposit.

Introduction:

Arbitrage is the process where the investors can buy securities or goods at a low rate in one market and sell in the market where the price is high. This is done in order to obtain the benefits when there is a price difference in different markets.

c)

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To discuss: The effects on the interest rates because of the offers availed by banks.

Introduction:

Arbitrage is the process where the investors can buy securities or goods at a low rate in one market and sell in the market where the price is high. This is done in order to obtain the benefits when there is a price difference in different markets.

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Corporate Finance Plus MyLab Finance with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (4th Edition) (Berk, DeMarzo & Harford, The Corporate Finance Series)

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