If the Yield Curve Is Upward Sloping,then Which Type of Marketable

question 16

Multiple Choice

If the yield curve is upward sloping,then which type of marketable securities,assumed to be held for emergencies,should be held in a firm's portfolio?

• A)They should consist mainly of long-term securities because those pay higher rates.
• B)They should consist mainly of short-term securities because those pay higher rates.
• C)They should consist mainly of government securities to minimize interest rate risk.
• D)They should consist mainly of short-term securities to minimize interest rate risk.

Analyze the structure and dynamics of project organizations.

Calculate expected times and variances using probabilistic approaches, specifically PERT analysis.

Understand the concept and application of PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) and CPM (Critical Path Method) in project management.

Calculate the estimated time and variance for projects using PERT analysis.

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