Problem
The following excerpt is from "Lowflation No Bar to Linker Sales as Germany Plans 2030 Bond" by Lucy Meakin and David Goodman, Bloomberg.com, April 1, 2014.: Germany is planning to auction its longest-maturity inflation-linked bonds to date, a sign that the slowest pace of consumer-price increases in the euro region for more than four years isn't deterring investors.
a. What is an inflation-linked bond?
b. Why do you think investors were not deterred from buying these bonds despite low rates of inflation at the time?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.