According to the Segmented Markets Theory of the Term Structure

Multiple Choice

According to the segmented markets theory of the term structure

A) bonds of one maturity are close substitutes for bonds of other maturities,therefore,interest rates on bonds of different maturities move together over time.
B) the interest rate for each maturity bond is determined by supply and demand for that maturity bond.
C) investors' strong preferences for short-term relative to long-term bonds explains why yield curves typically slope downward.
D) because of the positive term premium,the yield curve will not be observed to be downward-sloping.