According to the Liquidity Preference Theory of the Term Structure

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to the liquidity preference theory of the term structure of interest rates, an increase in the yield on long-term corporate bonds versus short-term bonds could be due to ________.

• A) declining liquidity premiums
• B) an expectation of an upcoming recession
• C) a decline in future inflation expectations
• D) an increase in expected interest rate volatility

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