Question 1 What is the term for the relationship between the maturities of bonds and interest rates? Not yet answered Points out of 1 P Flag question Select one: O a. Term structure b. Yield curve O C. Inflationary projections d. Liquidity preference An increase in banks' excess reserves will cause Question 4 Not yet answered Select one: a. banks to lend more freely Points out of 1 P Flag Question b. planned inventory investment to fall c. the Federal Reserve discount rate to rise d. foreign investors to buy more Treasury Bills Question 6 Which of the following actions can stimulate the U.S. economy during a recession? Not yet answered Points out of 1 P Flag question Select one: a. The U.S. government keeps corporate and individual tax rates unchanged. b. The Federal Reserve buys Treasury securities from individuals and institutions. c. The U.S. government decreases spending. d. The Federal Reserve increases the discount rate. Question 8 All the following are benefits of financial intermediaries, EXCEPT Not yet answered Points out of 1 P Flag question Select one: O a. the pooling of investors' funds b. increased transaction costs c.risk reduction d. financial flexibility