The Market Segmentation Theory Holds That

question 53

Multiple Choice

The market segmentation theory holds that

• A) an increase in demand for long-term borrowings leads to an inverted yield curve.
• B) expectations about the future level of interest rates is the major determinant of the shape of the yield curve.
• C) the yield curve reflects the maturity preferences of financial institutions and investors.
• D) the shape of the yield curve is always downsloping.

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