According to the Segmented-Market Hypothesis, a Downward Sloping Yield Curve

question 120

Multiple Choice

According to the segmented-market hypothesis, a downward sloping yield curve indicates that

• A) demand for long term bonds has fallen and demand for short term bonds has fallen.
• B) demand for long term bonds has risen and demand for short term bonds has fallen.
• C) demand for long term bonds has fallen and demand for short term bonds has risen.
• D) demand for long term bonds has risen and demand for short term bonds has risen.
• E) None of these are correct.

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