ectations theory, or the expectations hypothesis, asserts that long-term interest rates can be used to estimate future short-term interest rates. Q. Suppose the yield on a two-year Treasury security is 5.83%, and the yield on a five-year Treasury security is 6.20%. Assuming that the pure expectations theory is correct, what is the market’s estimate of the three-year Treasury rate two years from now? (Note: Do not round your intermediate calculations.) a. 6.45% b. 6.69% c. 5.46% d. 6.61%

ectations theory, or the expectations hypothesis, asserts that long-term interest rates can be used to estimate future short-term interest rates. Q. Suppose the yield on a two-year Treasury security is 5.83%, and the yield on a five-year Treasury security is 6.20%. Assuming that the pure expectations theory is correct, what is the market’s estimate of the three-year Treasury rate two years from now? (Note: Do not round your intermediate calculations.) a. 6.45% b. 6.69% c. 5.46% d. 6.61%

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