The Theory of the Term Structure of Interest Rates, Which

question 58

Multiple Choice

The theory of the term structure of interest rates, which suggests that long-term rates are determined by the average of short-term rates expected over the time that a long-term bond is outstanding, is the

• A) expectations hypothesis.
• B) segmentation theory.
• C) liquidity premium theory.
• D) market average rate theory.

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