13.The zero curve is downward sloping. Define X as the 1-year zero rate, Y as the 1.5-year zero rate and Z as the forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 years. Which of the following is true ? a. X is less than Y which is less than Z b. X is less than Y which is greater than Z c. X is greater than Y which is greater than Z d. X is greater than Y which is less than Z

13.The zero curve is downward sloping. Define X as the 1-year zero rate, Y as the 1.5-year zero rate and Z as the forward rate for the period between 1 and 1.5 years. Which of the following is true ? a. X is less than Y which is less than Z b. X is less than Y which is greater than Z c. X is greater than Y which is greater than Z d. X is greater than Y which is less than Z

Principles of Economics 2e

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Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter22: Inflation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 32CTQ: Do you think perfect indexing is possible? Why or why not?

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