Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Bond prices converge to the bond's face value due to the time effect,but simultaneously move up and down due to unpredictable changes in bond yields.
• B)As interest rates and bond yields fall,bond prices will rise.
• C)Bonds with higher coupon rates are more sensitive to interest rate changes.
• D)Shorter maturity zero-coupon bonds are less sensitive to changes in interest rates than are longer-term zero-coupon bonds.

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases, opposite to normal goods.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price level.

Increase in Price

A situation where the cost of goods or services rises, potentially due to factors like higher demand, production costs, or inflation.

Supply and Demand

Supply and demand is an economic model that explains the interaction between the availability of a resource and the desire for that resource, affecting its price.