The ________ of the Term Structure of Interest Rates States

question 99

Multiple Choice

The ________ of the term structure of interest rates states that the interest rate on a long-term bond will equal the average of short-term interest rates that individuals expect to occur over the life of the long-term bond,and investors have no preference for short-term bonds relative to long-term bonds.

• A)segmented markets theory
• B)expectations theory
• C)liquidity premium theory
• D)separable markets theory

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Definitions:

Nonessential Diamonds

Diamonds categorized as luxury items, not required for basic living or survival needs.

Diamond-water Paradox

The contradiction observed in value theory where essential goods like water have low prices, while non-essential goods like diamonds have high prices.

Essential Goods

Products that are necessary for basic living and well-being, often unchanged by changes in income.

Nonessential Goods

Products and services considered as non-critical for survival or basic living standards.