If the Liquidity Premium Theory Completely Describes the Term Structure

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the liquidity premium theory completely describes the term structure of interest rates, then, on the average, the yield curve should be

• A) flat
• B) downward sloping.
• C) upward sloping.
• D) none of the above.

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