Suppose the Economy Has an Inverted Yield Curve

question 125

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy has an inverted yield curve. According to the liquidity premium theory, which of the following interpretations could be used to explain this?

• A) Interest rates are expected to rise in the future.
• B) Investors expect an economic slowdown.
• C) Investors are indifferent between bonds with different time horizons.
• D) The term spread has increased.

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