Historically, the Yield Curve Generally Had a ____ Slope, Which

question 16

Multiple Choice

Historically, the yield curve generally had a ____ slope, which indicates that long-term interest rates usually have been ____ short-term interest rates.

• A) upward sloping; lower than
• B) downward sloping; higher than
• C) upward sloping; higher than
• D) level; about equal to

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Definitions:

Antitrust Laws

Legislation (including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act) that prohibits anticompetitive business activities such as price fixing, bid rigging, monopolization, and tying contracts.

Interlocking Directorates

The practice of sharing board members among different companies, which can lead to conflicts of interest and anticompetitive behavior.

Sherman Act

A foundational antitrust law in the United States, enacted in 1890, aimed at preventing anti-competitive practices, monopolies, and cartels.

Clayton Act

A U.S. antitrust law aimed at promoting fair competition for the benefit of consumers, by preventing unfair business practices.