According to the Expectations Theory of the Term Structure

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to the expectations theory of the term structure

• A)when the yield curve is steeply upward sloping,short-term interest rates are expected to remain relatively stable in the future.
• B)when the yield curve is downward sloping,short-term interest rates are expected to remain relatively stable in the future.
• C)investors have strong preferences for short-term relative to long-term bonds,explaining why yield curves typically slope upward.
• D)yield curves should be equally likely to slope downward as slope upward.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded in the market.

Supply and Demand

The basic economic principle that determines the price of goods and services in a market, based on the quantity available (supply) and the desire of consumers to purchase (demand).

Demand Curve

A visual model that illustrates the link between the cost of a commodity and the volume of demand from buyers at those costs.

Secondary Market

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