For a Bank That Has a Negative Duration Gap, an Increase

question 28

Multiple Choice

For a bank that has a negative duration gap, an increase in interest rates will cause a(n) _______ in the economic value of assets, a(n) _______ in the economic value of liabilities, and a(n) _______ in the economic value of equity.

• A)increase, decrease, increase
• B)increase, increase, decrease
• C)increase, increase, increase
• D)decrease, decrease, increase
• E)decrease, increase, decrease

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Definitions:

Modeling

A learning process where individuals learn and replicate behaviors by observing and imitating others.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in empathy, learning by imitation, and understanding others’ actions.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing executive functions.

Motor Cortex

An area at the rear of the frontal lobes that controls voluntary movements.