Chapter 2: Q.5 (page 96)
Suppose that Toyota sells yen-denominated bonds in Tokyo. Is this debt instrument considered a Eurobond? How would your answer change if the bond were sold in New York?
It will be considered as Euro bonds when offered in New York.
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