Under the Expectations Theory, an Upward-Sloping Yield Curve Indicates That

question 79

Multiple Choice

Under the expectations theory, an upward-sloping yield curve indicates that investors expect future short-term rates to

• A)fall.
• B)rise.
• C)remain constant.
• D)either rise or remain constant.

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