EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 8220103164535
Author: DeMarzo
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 3CC
How does a bond’s coupon rate affect its duration—the bond price’s sensitivity to interest rate changes?
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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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