What is the most important contrast between the segmented markets theory and the expectations theory?
A) The expectation theory states that investors view similar assets that differ only with respect to maturity as perfect substitutes.
B) The segmented markets theory states that investors view similar assets that differ only with respect to maturity as perfect substitutes.
C) The expectations theory does a better job of explaining why yield curves typically are upward-sloping.
D) The segmented markets theory does a better job of explaining why yields on instruments of different maturities tend to move together.
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