Suppose the Yield Curve Is Initially Horizontal

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose the yield curve is initially horizontal.Suppose the current one-year interest rate increases by 4% while the expected future one-year interest rate does not change.Which of the following will tend to occur?

• A)i₂t will increase by 4%
• B)i₂t will increase by 2%
• C)i₂t will increase by less than 2%
• D)i₂t will decrease by 2%

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