The real risk-free rate is 2 percent, and inflation is expected to be 3 percent next year and 6 percent for the following 3 years.  Assume that the maturity risk premium is zero.  What is the yield on 2-year Treasury securities?   a. 8.00%   b. 6.50%   c. 2.00%   d. 5.00%   e. 11.00%

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  1. The real risk-free rate is 2 percent, and inflation is expected to be 3 percent next year and 6 percent for the following 3 years.  Assume that the maturity risk premium is zero.  What is the yield on 2-year Treasury securities?
      a.
    8.00%
      b.
    6.50%
      c.
    2.00%
      d.
    5.00%
      e.
    11.00%
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