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Buying Time

By: William J. Bruns Jr. and Susan Harmeling
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Abstract

A self-contained explanation and simple practice examples to introduce students to the concepts of compound interest, present value loans, bonds, and leases. Necessary present value tables are included. The study questions provide simple exercises to enhance student learning.

Keywords

Bonds; Financing and Loans; Learning

Citation

Bruns, William J., Jr., and Susan Harmeling. "Buying Time." Harvard Business School Case 192-045, October 1991. (Revised September 2004.)
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