For the post-World War II period,
A)increases in short-term interest rates tend to continue for many periods.
B)increases in short-term interest rates tend to be quickly followed by decreases.
C)short-term interest rates have typically been greater than long-term interest rates.
D)short-term interest rates have fallen persistently from the very high levels that prevailed at the end of World War II.

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Increases in short-term interest rates often continue for multiple periods due to monetary policy actions aimed at controlling inflation or stabilizing the economy. This trend reflects central banks' efforts to manage economic conditions over time.

For the Post-World War II Period