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market segmentation theory

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Market segmentation theory
A biased expectations theory that asserts that the shape of the yield curve is determined by the supply of and demand for securities within each maturity sector.
market segmentation theory
The theory that certain groups of investors are interested in particular types of investments to the exclusion of all others. For example, some investors purchase only short-term debt securities while others are interested only in long-term bonds. Likewise, certain individuals or institutions may limit their investments to common stock.
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The findings of this study support the market segmentation theory since AAA-rated insured bonds had the lowest yield relative to uninsured BBB-rated bonds.
Evaluation of yields for insured tax-exempt hospital bonds by McCue, Michael J. / Research in Healthcare Financial Management
92) The core premise of labor market segmentation theory is that the economy has multiple, distinct labor markets in which working conditions, wage bargains, and job stability differ systematically.
Careers and Contingency by Lester, Gillian / Stanford Law Review
The authors note that their main purpose is the elaboration of the market segmentation theory and its implications.
The Maze of Urban Housing Markets by Phillips, Richard A. / Southern Economic Journal
 
 
 
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