According to Modern Term Structure Theory, Which of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to modern term structure theory, which of the following factors is most likely to determine whether the term structure of interest rates is upward or downward sloping?

• A) The default premium.
• B) The inflation premium.
• C) The interest rate risk premium.
• D) The nominal interest rate.
• E) The liquidity premium.

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