Based on Expectations Theory, the Term Structure of Interest Rates

question 98

Multiple Choice

Based on expectations theory, the term structure of interest rates will be ________ anytime investors believe that interest rates will be higher in the future than they are today.

• A)volatile
• B)flat
• C)downward sloping
• D)upward sloping
• E)vertical

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