The interest rate on a two-year security will continue to adjust until it is equal to

A. an average of the current one-year rate and the expected one-year rate for next year.
B. twice the interest rate on a one-year security.
C. the sum of the current one-year rate and the expected one-year rate for next year.
D. half the interest rate on a one-year security.


Answer: A

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