The Expectations Hypothesis States That the Forward Rate Over Second

question 68

Multiple Choice

The expectations hypothesis states that the forward rate over second period is:

• A) set to the spot rate expected to prevail over the second period.
• B) equal to the first period spot rate.
• C) always greater than the spot rate in period one.
• D) always greater than the period 3 forward rate.

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