Multiple Choice
Which of the following is indicated by high numerical value of the duration of an asset?
A) low sensitivity of an asset price to interest rate shocks
B) high interest inelasticity of a bond
C) high sensitivity of an asset price to interest rate shocks
D) lack of sensitivity of an asset price to interest rate shocks
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