PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781260110920
Author: Frank
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 11, Problem 2P
(a)
To determine
Determine whether investing in Grimm carries no risk if the safe rate of interest is 5%.
(b)
To determine
Determine whether investing in Grimm carries no risk if the safe rate of interest is 10%.
(c)
To determine
Determine the current stock price if the safe rate of interest is 5% with 3% risk premium.
(d)
To determine
Determine the current stock price if there is no dividend.
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