Assume That a Yield Curve Is Influenced by Interest Rate

question 11

Multiple Choice

Assume that a yield curve is influenced by interest rate expectations and a liquidity premium. Assume the yield curve is initially flat. If liquidity suddenly was no longer important, the yield curve would now have a ____ (assuming no other changes) .

• A)slight downward slope
• B)slight upward slope
• C)steep upward slope
• D)steep downward slope

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

Compounded quarterly refers to calculating interest on the principal amount and the accumulated interest every quarter, or four times a year.

Quarterly Withdrawals

Withdrawals from an account or fund that occur four times each year, typically every three months.

Education Fund

A savings or investment account set aside for the purpose of funding educational expenses.

Compounded Semi-annually

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest of previous periods of a deposit or loan on a twice-a-year basis.