1. What is the present value of a series of payments received each year forever, starting with $300 paid one year from now and the payment growing in each subsequent year by 10%? Assume a discount rate of 12%. Please round your answer to the nearest cent.
2. What can be learned from studying historical financial crises that may help regulators and risk managers anticipate or prevent future crisis?
3. What trends emerged over time in terms of common causes of financial crisis?
4. What is the value of a 9% coupon bond maturing in 30 years if it is priced to yield 4.1%?