The real risk-free rate is 3%. Inflation is expected to be 3% this year, 4% next year, and 3.5% thereafter.

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The real risk-free rate is 3%. Inflation is expected to be 3% this year, 4% next year, and 3.5% thereafter. The maturity risk premium is estimated to be 0.05 $ (t = 1)%, where t " number of years to maturity. What is the yield on a 7-year Treasury note?

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Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed, or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot, and forward transactions, interest...

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Question Posted: October 05, 2011 07:56:48