The Term Structure of Interest Rates

question 48

Multiple Choice

The term structure of interest rates:

• A) Always results in an upward sloping yield curve
• B) Represents the variation in yields for securities differing in maturities
• C) Usually results in a flat yield curve
• D) Usually results in a downward sloping yield curve

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