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.

Tl & co. is following a related-linked diversification strategy, and soar inc. is following a related-constrained diversification strategy. how do the two firms differ from each other? a. soar inc. generates 70 percent of its revenues from its primary business, while tl & co. generates only 10 percent of its revenues from its primary business. b. soar inc. pursues a backward diversification strategy, while tl & co. pursues a forward diversification strategy. c. tl & co. will share fewer common competencies and resources between its various businesses when compared to soar inc. d. tl & co. pursues a differentiation strategy, and soar inc. pursues a cost-leadership strategy, to gain a competitive advantage.