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Chapter 5, Problem 31P
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To discuss: The shape of yield curve and the expectation of future interest rate.

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The yield curve is also known as the “term structure of interest rates”. It is a graph that points out the similar-quality bonds against their maturity, starting from the shortest to the longest. The chart does not plot coupon rates against the maturity.

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