In Some Time Periods, There Is Evidence That Corporations Initially

question 21

Multiple Choice

In some time periods, there is evidence that corporations initially financed long-term projects with short-term funds. They planned to borrow long-term funds once interest rates were lower. This specifically supports the ____ for explaining the term structure of interest rates.

• A)liquidity premium theory
• B)expectations theory
• C)segmented markets theory
• D)liquidity premium theory AND segmented markets theory

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost added by producing one additional unit of a product or service, essential for understanding profitability and production efficiency.

R&D Expenditures

Funds allocated towards research and development activities by businesses, government, or organizations.

Market Interest Rate

The prevailing rate at which borrowers are willing to borrow money and lenders are willing to lend in the financial market.

Basic Scientific Research

The initial stage of scientific inquiry aimed at gaining more comprehensive knowledge or understanding of the subject without specific applications towards processes or products in mind.