The liquidity preference hypothesis explains that the 2nd year forward rates are set higher than the expected spot rate over year two because:
A) of a downward sloping yield curve.
B) of long term rates being greater than short term rates.
C) investors must be induced to buy the riskier two-year bond.
D) two year bonds are less risk than one year's bonds when rates are higher.
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