The Term Structure of Interest Rates Is Not

question 114

Multiple Choice

The term structure of interest rates is not:

• A) an indication of investors' expectations about inflation and future interest rates.
• B) downward sloping if short-term interest rates are higher than long-term rates.
• C) upward sloping under normal conditions.
• D) upward sloping if long-term interest rates are lower than short-term rates.

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