In the aftermath of the global economic crisis that started to take hold in 2008, u. s. government budget deficits increased dramatically, yet interest rates on u. s. treasury debt fell sharply and stayed low for quite some time. this seems contradictory, because high budget deficits should push interest rates up. how would you explain it? (hint: make a list of all the factors that put downward pressure and all the factors that put upward pressure on the us interest rates)

Jing-sheng facilitated a hiring committee for his advertising company. six employees (including two managers) met together to discuss applicants and select the finalists for a copywriter position in the public relations department. although the head of public relations would have the final nod on the candidate that would ultimately be hired, the evaluative work of the committee was very important because this group would send forward those persons they believed would be good work colleagues. in setting up this type of hiring process, the head of public relations was utilizing a(n) style of leadership.a. autocraticb. free-reinc. contingentd. participative

Which of the following actions would be most likely to reduce potential conflicts of interest between stockholders and bondholders? a) compensating managers with stock options, b) financing risky projects with additional debt, c) the threat of hostile takeovers, d) the use of covenants in bond agreements that limit the firm's use of additional debt and constrain managers actions, e) abolishing the security and exchange commission

If a bond is issued at a premium the effective interest rate is most likely