Part 2: There are 4 problems and 1 short-answer essay, 5 total. Problem 1: As a risk-adverse investor, would you prefer bonds with a short-term (for example, 5 years) or long-term period (for example 15 years) until maturity? Why? What would the corporation issuing the bonds prefer? Please incorporate comments about the risk and return relationship.
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