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market segmentation theory

theory of interest rates that says short-term and long-term markets act independently of each other and that investors have fixed maturity preferences. Also called segmented markets theory. Supporters of this theory maintain that short-term and long-term rates are distinct markets, each with its own buyers and sellers, and are not easily substituted for each other.

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