Suppose 2-year Treasury bonds yield 4.4%, while 1-year bonds yield 3.8%. r* is 1%, and the maturity risk premium is zero.

Using the expectations theory, what is the yield on a 1-year bond, 1 year from now? Calculate the yield using a geometric average. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.

_____ %

What is the expected inflation rate in Year 1? Year 2? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places.

Expected inflation rate in Year 1: ___%

Expected inflation rate in Year 2: ___ %