1-Suppose the inflation rate is expected to be 2% this coming year, 1% the next year, 4%...
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1-Suppose the inflation rate is expected to be 2% this coming year, 1% the next year, 4% the year after that, and 5% thereafter. Assume that the real rate of interest will remain at 2%. The maturity risk premium on Treasury securities will be determined from the formula: 0.1(t - 1)%, where t is the security’s maturity.
What is the interest rate on a 5-year Treasury security?
2-Suppose the inflation rate is expected to be 2% this coming year, 1% the next year, 4% the year after that, and 5% thereafter. Assume that the real rate of interest will remain at 2%. The maturity risk premium on Treasury securities will be determined from the formula: 0.1(t - 1)%, where t is the security’s maturity.
What is the interest rate on a 10-year Treasury security?