Any Theory of the Term Structure of Interest Rates Needs

question 52

Multiple Choice

Any theory of the term structure of interest rates needs to explain each of the following, except why:

• A) short-term yields are more volatile than long-term yields.
• B) the yields of different maturities tend to move together.
• C) short-term yields are usually higher than long-term yields.
• D) long-term yields are usually higher than short-term yields.

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