Long-term bonds are

a. riskier than short-term bonds, and so interest rates on long-term bonds are usually lower than interest rates on short-term bonds.
b. riskier than short-term bonds, and so interest rates on long-term bonds are usually higher than interest rates on short-term bonds.
c. less risky than short-term bonds, and so interest rates on long-term bonds are usually lower than interest rates on short-term bonds.
d. less risky than short-term bonds, and so interest rates on long-term bonds are usually higher than interest rates on short-term bonds.


b

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