Suppose the real risk-free rate is 3.25%, the average future inflation rate is 4.35%, and...
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Suppose the real risk-free rate is 3.25%, the average future inflation rate is 4.35%, and a maturity risk premium of 0.07% per year to maturity applies to both corporate and T bonds, i.e., MRP =0.07%(t), where t is the number of years to maturity. Suppose also that a liquidity premium of 0.50% and a definult risk premium of 2.50% apply to A-rated corporate bonds but not to T-bonds. How much higher would the rate of return be on a 10-year A-rated corporate bond than on a 5 -year Treasury bond? Here we assume that the pare expectations theory is NOT valid. Disregard cross-product terms, i.c, if averaging is required, use the arithenctic average. a. 3.85% b. 3.35% c. 3.65% d. 2.78% e. 2.65%
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