1. What is the price and duration of a 15 year ($1000 par, semiannual payments) bond that pays zero interest for three years, then pays (15 percent - (the year). For instance, 15-.04 = 11% in year 4, 10% in year 3 etc. if the required return is 6%? ?
2. What are the implications (a. to investors b. to firms) if financial markets are semi-strong form efficient?