Question

Which one of the following statements is false concerning the term structure of interest rates? A. Expectations of lower inflation rates in the future tend to lower the slope of the term structure of interest rates. B. The term structure of interest rates includes both an inflation premium and an interest rate risk premium. C. The term structure of interest rates and the time to maturity are always positively related. D. The real rates of return can influence the slope of the term structure of interest rates. E. The interest rate risk premium increases as the time to maturity increases.

Answer 1

Answer:

C- The term structure of interest rates and the time to maturity are always directly related

Explanation:

The term structure of interest rates represents the relationship that exist between interest rates and different terms (maturities). When it is graphed, the term structure receive the name of "yield curve".

Generally, yields increase at the same time maturity does it, this create an upward-sloping yield curve or a normal yield curve. But occasionally, long term yield can fall below short term yields, and this create an inverted yield curve that is regarded as it a recession is likely occurring or approaching.