The Yield Curve or the Term Structure of Interest Rates

question 31

Multiple Choice

The yield curve or the term structure of interest rates is typically downward sloping when:

• A) short-term Treasury interest rates are lower than long-term Treasury interest rates
• B) short-term and long-term Treasury interest rates are the same
• C) long-term Treasury interest rates are lower than short-term Treasury interest rates
• D) long-term Treasure interest rates are higher than short-term Treasury interest rates

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