The relationship between the maturity of debt and its associated cost (interest rate) is referred to as

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The relationship between the maturity of debt and its associated cost (interest rate) is referred to as the term structure of interest rates. This term refers to the yield curve or the graphical representation of the relationship between short-term and long-term interest rates on debt securities issued by the same issuer. The shape of the yield curve generally indicates the market's expectations for future interest rates and economic conditions. The seniority structure of interest rates, on the other hand, refers to the hierarchy of debt claims on an issuer's assets in case of default, and is not directly related to interest rate maturity. Therefore, option C is not correct. Option B is not directly related to interest rate maturity either, as the risk-return tradeoff function refers to the relationship between the level of risk and the potential reward from an investment. Finally, option D is incorrect, as only option A accurately describes the concept being asked.

The Relationship Between the Maturity of Debt and Its Associated