According to Segmented Markets Theory, If Investors Have Mostly Long-Term

question 62

Multiple Choice

According to segmented markets theory, if investors have mostly long-term funds available and borrowers want short-term funds, this will place ____ pressure on the demand for short-term funds by borrowers and the yield curve will be ____ sloping.

• A)upward; downward
• B)downward; upward
• C)upward; upward
• D)downward; downward

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