A Downward-Sloping Yield Curve That Indicates Generally Cheaper Long-Term Borrowing

question 33

Multiple Choice

A downward-sloping yield curve that indicates generally cheaper long-term borrowing costs than short-term borrowing costs is called ________.

• A) normal yield curve
• B) inverted yield curve
• C) flat yield curve
• D) linear yield curve

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Definitions:

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