An Increase in Inflationary Expectations for the Next Few Years

question 22

Multiple Choice

An increase in inflationary expectations for the next few years would, all else the same:

• A)increase demand for bonds
• B)increase the real interest rate
• C)decrease the supply of bonds
• D)decrease the real interest rate
• E)increase long-term bond yields.

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