Assume That Maturity Markets Are Completely Segmented

question 1

Multiple Choice

Assume that maturity markets are completely segmented. If the Treasury issues a large amount of long-term Treasury bonds to finance the budget deficit, this would place ____ pressure on _________-term yields.

• A)upward;  short
• B)downward; short
• C)upward; long
• D)downward; long

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