An Inverted Yield Curve Implies That

question 47

Multiple Choice

An inverted yield curve implies that:

• A)Long-term interest rates are lower than short-term interest rates.
• B)Long-term interest rates are higher than short-term interest rates.
• C)Long-term interest rates are the same as short-term interest rates.
• D)Intermediate term interest rates are higher than either short- or long-term interest rates.
• E)none of the above.

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