What Is a Primary Reason for the Yield on 3-Month

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is a primary reason for the yield on 3-month Treasury bills being low during recessions?

• A) low risk premium
• B) the Fed pushing short-term interest rates down
• C) rising inflation
• D) the inversion of the yield curve

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