The Real Risk-Free Rate of Interest Is Expected to Remain

question 26

Multiple Choice

The real risk-free rate of interest is expected to remain constant at 3% for the foreseeable future.However,inflation is expected to increase steadily over the next 30 years,so the Treasury yield curve has an upward slope.Assume that the pure expectations theory holds.You are also considering two corporate bonds,one with a 5-year maturity and one with a 10-year maturity.Both have the same default and liquidity risks.Given these assumptions,which of these statements is CORRECT?

• A) Since the pure expectations theory holds,the 10-year corporate bond must have the same yield as the 5-year corporate bond.
• B) Since the pure expectations theory holds,all 5-year Treasury bonds must have higher yields than all 10-year Treasury bonds.
• C) Since the pure expectations theory holds,all 10-year corporate bonds must have the same yield as 10-year Treasury bonds.
• D) The 10-year Treasury bond must have a higher yield than the 5-year corporate bond.
• E) The 10-year corporate bond must have a higher yield than the 5-year corporate bond.

Identify and explain the warning signs of suicide among adolescents.

Comprehend the concept of status offenses and provide relevant examples.

Assess the influence of ethnicity and gender on adolescent suicide rates.

Evaluate the risk factors associated with suicide among adolescents.

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