If a Banker Expects Interest Rates to Fall in the Future,her

question 95

Multiple Choice

If a banker expects interest rates to fall in the future,her best strategy for the present is

• A)to increase the duration of the bank's liabilities.
• B)to buy short-term bonds.
• C)to sell long-term certificates of deposit.
• D)to increase the duration of the bank's assets.

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Definitions:

Status Quo Bias

The tendency to avoid making a decision.

Irrational Behavior

Actions or decisions that contradict logic or reasoning, often deviating from expected or standard behavior.

Overconfidence

A cognitive bias where an individual overestimates their own ability, knowledge, or control over events.

Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits one misses out on when choosing one option over another.