If the yields on short-term securities are higher than comparable long-term securities, the yield curve will be:

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negative.

positive.

level.

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Question 130.5 pts

In an economic period of high inflation, the yield curve would most likely be:

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more curved.

flat.

upward-sloping.

downward-sloping.

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Question 140.5 pts

The exchange of goods and services is made more efficient by:

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some combination of government transfer and barter.

money.

governments.

barters.

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Question 150.5 pts

If you receive $100 000 back as principal and interest at the end of the year for an initial investment of $93 456 at the start of the year, what interest has been earned on your investment?

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6.54%

70.00%

7.00%

65.4%

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Question 160.5 pts

All else being equal, if a central bank sells government securities to the market it would:

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mean the supply of loanable funds would move to the right.

Increase money supply and decrease interest rates.

Decrease the money supply and increase interest rates

most likely decrease savings in the economy.