Changes in the Slope of the Yield Curve

question 49

Multiple Choice

Changes in the slope of the yield curve

• A)reflect only changes in the demand for securities, since lenders dominate the securities markets.
• B)reflect only changes in the supply of securities, since borrowers dominate the securities markets.
• C)reflect changes in the supply of and demand for securities which are induced by changes in interest rate expectations.
• D)come about magically.

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