Unlike the Segmented Markets Theory, the Expectations Theory Attributes the Slope

question 8

Multiple Choice

Unlike the segmented markets theory, the expectations theory attributes the slope of the yield curve to

• A)tax considerations.
• B)the fact that short-term bonds are not perfect substitutes for long-term bonds.
• C)market expectations.
• D)the variance in the inflation rates over the business cycle.

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