Consider the Expectations Theory of the Term Structure of Interest

question 19

Multiple Choice

Consider the expectations theory of the term structure of interest rates. If the yield curve is downward-sloping, this indicates that investors expect short-term interest rates to ________ in the future.

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) not change
• D) change in an unpredictable manner

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