We reexamine the expectations theory of the term structure focusing on the question how monetary policy actions … tests of expectations theory this implication only requires rational expectations but not stationary risk premia. Therefore …, its empirical test sheds new light on the importance of expectations theory for the determinants of the term structure of …

theory but rather base the decision of the lag structure on a robust Lagrange Multiplier test. In contrast to U.S. data we …

Habitat Theory of Modigliani and Sutch, a model for intertemporal preferences accounting for preferred habitats is proposed … term bonds to shorter instruments as the Preferred Habitat Theory predicts. …