Which of the Following Theories State That the Shape of the Yield

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories state that the shape of the yield curve is essentially determined by the supply and demands for long-and short-maturity bonds?

• A) Liquidity preference theory.
• B) Expectations theory.
• C) Market segmentation theory.
• D) All of these.
• E) None of these.

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