When Yield Curves Are Steeply Upward Sloping

question 86

Multiple Choice

When yield curves are steeply upward sloping

• A)long-term interest rates are above short-term interest rates.
• B)short-term interest rates are above long-term interest rates.
• C)short-term interest rates are about the same as long-term interest rates.
• D)medium-term interest rates are above both short-term and long-term interest rates.

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