9. Which of the following statements are true? i. ii. iii. iv. a. b. If investors expect a higher inflation rate in the
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9. Which of the following statements are true? i. ii. iii. iv. a. b. If investors expect a higher inflation rate in the future, long-term yields will be higher than short-term yields. The downward-sloping term structure suggests that medium-term interest rates are the highest. Longer term bonds have a greater risk of loss from increases in interest rate. Treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS) specify the payment in nominal terms and protect the investors against inflation risk. i, ii, and iii i and iv c. ii and iii d. i and iii e. None of the above