Suppose most investors expect the inflation rate to be 5% next year, 6% the following year, and 7% thereafter. The real risk-free rate is 3.5%. The maturity risk premium is zero for bonds that mature in 1 year or less, 0.3% for 2-year bonds, and then the MRP increases by 0.3% per year thereafter for 20 years, after which it is stable. What is the interest rate on 1-year, Treasury bonds? Question 9Answer a. 15,43% b. 5% c. 12.57% d. 8.50%

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Suppose most investors expect the inflation rate to be 5% next year, 6% the following year, and 7% thereafter. The real risk-free rate is 3.5%. The maturity risk premium is zero for bonds that mature in 1 year or less, 0.3% for 2-year bonds, and then the MRP increases by 0.3% per year thereafter for 20 years, after which it is stable. What is the interest rate on 1-year, Treasury bonds?

Question 9Answer

a.

15,43%

b.

5%

c.

12.57%

d.

8.50% 

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