The Market Segmentation Theory of the Term Structure Is,essentially,the Expectations

question 23

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The market segmentation theory of the term structure is,essentially,the expectations theory with the addition of maturity risk premiums.

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Definitions:

OPEC

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an international cartel that aims to manage the supply of oil in an effort to set the price of oil on the world market.

Tax Burden

The overall economic weight of taxation on an individual, corporation, or other entity, often measured as a percentage of income or revenue.

Inelastic

A characteristic of demand whereby a change in price leads to a lesser change in the quantity demanded, indicating low sensitivity to price changes.

Price Ceilings

Government-imposed limits on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity.