Which of the following statements is true? (a) the expectations hypothesis indicates a flat yield curve if anticipated future short-term rates exceed current short-term rates. (b) the basic conclusion of the expectations hypothesis is that the long-term rate is equal to the anticipated short-term rate. (c) the liquidity hypothesis indicates that, all other things being equal, longer maturities will have higher yields. (d) the liquidity preference theory states that a rising yield curve necessarily implies that the market anticipates increases in interest rates.

John has served as the chief operating officer (coo) for business graphics, inc., a publicly owned firm, the past 5 years. which of the following statements about john is correct? both john and the ceo of business graphics must certify to the sec that the firm's financial statements are accurate. as the coo, john will be ranked higher than the ceo but still below the cfo. in john's postition as the coo, it is highly unlikely that he would also be the chairperson of the board of directors. as the coo, john would typically be involved with accounting, finance, and asset purchase decisions.