Long-term interest rates are ________ than short-term interest rates because long-term loans are ________ than short-term loans.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

higher; riskier

Economics

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How does a bank make most of its profit on its business?

(A) By paying out less in interest on deposits than it earns in interest on loans. (B) By receiving fees from the government for handling federal and state accounts. (C) By collecting fees on safety deposit boxes, travelers' checks, and certified checks. (D) By collecting fees on credit card purchases.

Economics

If Bill expects to earn a higher income next month, he may choose to a. save more now and spend less of his current income on goods and services. b. save less now and spend more of his current income on goods and services. c. decrease his current demand for goods and services

d. move along his current demand curve for goods and services.

Economics