Assume That a Yield Curve's Shape Is Caused by Liquidity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Assume that a yield curve's shape is caused by liquidity. An MNC may be tempted to finance with a maturity that is less than the expected life of the project when the yield curve is:

• A) flat.
• B) inverted.
• C) upward-sloping.
• D) downward sloping.

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