Which of the Following Factors Influence Short-Term Interest Rates on Government

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors influence short-term interest rates on government securities?
I. Federal Reserve actions
II. interest rate risk
III. expected future inflation
IV. the real rate of return

• A) I and III only
• B) II and IV only
• C) I, II and IV only
• D) I, III and IV only

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