An Inverted,or Downward-Sloping,yield Curve Signals

question 24

Multiple Choice

An inverted,or downward-sloping,yield curve signals

• A) a high risk premium on long term bonds
• B) an expectation of falling bond prices
• C) expectations of rising inflation
• D) an expectation of declining short term interest rates
• E) the onset of an economic expansion

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