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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