In an Effort to Maintain Price Stability,it Is Expected That

question 66

Multiple Choice

In an effort to maintain price stability,it is expected that the European Central Bank will raise interest rates in the future.Which of the following is the most likely effect of such an action on short- and long-term interest rates in Europe?

• A)Long-term interest rates will tend to be higher than short-term interest rates.
• B)Long-term interest rates will be about the same as short-term interest rates.
• C)Both long- and short-term interest rates would be expected to fall sharply.
• D)No relative change in short- and long-term interest rates could be predicted.
• E)Long-term interest rates will tend to be lower than short-term interest rates.

Recognize the importance of efficiency and quality in operational approaches to management.

Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of management and its contribution to the complexity of management theory.

Understand the importance of legacy and good management principles in long-term business success.

Acknowledge the diverse contributions to management theory and practice from around the globe.

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