When Referring to a "Downward Sloping" Yield Curve

question 40

Multiple Choice

When referring to a "downward sloping" yield curve:

• A) as maturities shorten, interest rates decline
• B) as maturities shorten, interest rates rise
• C) as maturities lengthen, interest rates remain the same
• D) as maturities lengthen, interest rates rise

Recognize the fallacy of equivocation and how it can mislead arguments due to ambiguous language or double meanings.

Distinguish between different fallacies that involve flawed reasoning concerning parts and wholes (composition and division).

Understand the structure and characteristics of circular arguments and how they fail to provide real support for their conclusions.

Identify the fallacy of loaded questions and understand how they presuppose information that has not been established.

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Definitions:

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