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Short-term promissory notes either unsecured or backed by assets such as loans or mortgages issued by a corporation. The maturity of commercial paper is typically less than 270 days; the most common maturity range is 30 to 50 days or less. They are usually sold, like Treasury bills, at a discount. Copyright © 2005, Campbell R. Harvey. All Worldwide Rights Reserved. Do not reproduce without explicit permission.
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