51.   Economists who tie themselves to fixed rates also tether themselves to the IMF.

52.   Falling rates make existing fixed rate assets more attractive.

53.   Firms that generate their own power or with contracts entitling them to power at a fixed rate have been able to sell electricity to the grid at a profit.

54.   For anyone thinking about buying a home, long-term loans at fixed rates look especially attractive.

55.   For example, a California IPA pays primary-care physicians a fixed monthly rate per enrollee to cover basic services.

56.   For example, a company could borrow money at a variable interest rate with an option to change over to a fixed rate.

57.   Five year swaps were especially active as issuers of five-year debentures tried to lock in fixed rates.

58.   For example, patient care at hospitals is reimbursed at a fixed rate, while outpatient treatment is repaid based on expenses.

59.   Foreign banks bid to pay fixed rates in exchange for receiving no less than the variable London interbank offered rate.

60.   He said an ideal card to have is one with no annual fee and a low fixed rate.