QUESTIONS 25 TO 30 RELATE TO PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTION MINGLU LI CASE SC...

30. Tolliver’s statement regarding the yield curve is most likely:

A. correct.

B. incorrect with regard to fiscal policy.

C. incorrect with regard to monetary policy.

Answer = B

“Capital Market Expectations,” John P. Calverley, Alan M. Meder, Brian D. Singer, and Renato

Staub

2013 Modular Level III, Vol. 3, Reading 18, Section 4.1.5.4

Study Session 6–18–i

Evaluate 1) the shape of the yield curve as an economic predictor and 2) the relationship

between the yield curve and fiscal and monetary policy.

B is correct. A flat yield curve is consistent with tight monetary policy and loose fiscal policy

making. Tolliver’s statement is incorrect in regard to fiscal policy.