If Liquidity Influences the Yield Curve, but Is Not Considered

question 71

Multiple Choice

If liquidity influences the yield curve, but is not considered when deriving the forward interest rate, the forward interest rate ____ the market's expectation of the future interest rate.

• A)overestimates
• B)accurately estimates
• C)underestimates
• D)is an unbiased forecast of (it has an equal chance of overestimating or underestimating)

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Definitions:

Markets For Factors Of Production

The markets where services of the factors of production (namely labor, capital, and land) are bought and sold.

Construction Company

A business entity focused on building, repairing, maintaining, or demolishing structures, such as buildings, roads, and bridges.

Investment Firm

A company that invests the funds of clients in a variety of assets with the goal of generating financial returns.

Capital Input

Capital input refers to the amount of physical assets used in the production process, including buildings, machinery, and equipment.