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According to the expectations theory of term structure, if next year's short-term interest rate is expected to be above the current short-term rate, the
A.
current long-term rate will be equal to the current short-term rate.
B.
current long-term rate will be below the current short-term rate.
C.
current long-term rate will be above the current short-term rate.
D.
yield curve will have a negative slope.