Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If the maturity risk premium (MRP)is greater than zero,the Treasury bond yield curve must be upward sloping.
• B) If the maturity risk premium (MRP)equals zero,the Treasury bond yield curve must be flat.
• C) If inflation is expected to increase in the future and the maturity risk premium (MRP)is greater than zero,the Treasury bond yield curve must be upward sloping.
• D) If the expectations theory holds,the Treasury bond yield curve will never be downward sloping.
• E) Because long-term bonds are riskier than short-term bonds,yields on long-term Treasury bonds will always be higher than yields on short-term T-bonds.

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Definitions:

Federal Government Budget Surplus

Occurs when a government's income exceeds its spending during a fiscal year.

Aggregate Demand

The aggregate need for products and services throughout an economy, specified at a consistent price level and during a certain time.

National Saving

The total saving in an economy, consisting of both private savings by households and businesses, and public savings by the government.

Formal Budget Process

The systematic procedures followed by organizations or governments to estimate revenues, plan expenditures, and manage finances.