Multiple Choice
Long-term interest rates will be ______ relative to short-term interest rates if
A) high; people expect the Federal Reserve to decrease short-term rates in the future.
B) high; people expect the Federal Reserve to increase short-term rates in the future.
C) low; people expect the Federal Reserve to increase short-term rates in the future.
D) low; people expect the Federal Reserve to decrease long-term rates in the future.
Correct Answer:

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