The Three Theories Cited to Explain the General Shape of the Yield

question 155

Multiple Choice

The three theories cited to explain the general shape of the yield curve are all of the followingEXCEPT

• A) the security markets theory.
• B) the market segmentation theory.
• C) the liquidity preference theory.
• D) the expectations hypothesis.

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