Assume That Debt Maturity Markets Are Segmented, Such That Short-Term

question 68

Multiple Choice

Assume that debt maturity markets are segmented, such that short-term debt markets are funded by surplus units that are different from the surplus units that fund the long-term debt markets.Ifthe Treasury uses a relatively large proportion of ____ debt to finance the deficit, this may place upward pressure on ____ interest rates.

• A) long-term; long-term
• B) long-term; short-term
• C) short-term; long-term
• D) B and C

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