Suppose the real risk-free rate of interest is r*=4%�*=4% and it is expected to remain constant over time. Inflation is expected to be 1.60% per year for the next two years and 3.90% per year for the next three years. The maturity risk premium is 0.1×(t−1)%0.1×�−1%, where t� is number of years to maturity, a liquidity premium is 0.45%, and the default risk premium for a corporate bond is 1.40%. The average inflation during the first 4 years is2.37%   .   What is the yield on a 4-year Treasury bond? 4.30%   8.90%   6.75%   7.05%     What is the yield on a 4-year BBB-rated bond? 8.90%   7.50%   7.05%   8.45%     If the yield on a 5–year Treasury bond is 7.38% and the yield on a 6–year Treasury bond is 7.83%, the expected inflation in 6 years is    . (Hint: Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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Suppose the real risk-free rate of interest is r*=4%�*=4% and it is expected to remain constant over time. Inflation is expected to be 1.60% per year for the next two years and 3.90% per year for the next three years. The maturity risk premium is 0.1×(t−1)%0.1×�−1%, where t� is number of years to maturity, a liquidity premium is 0.45%, and the default risk premium for a corporate bond is 1.40%.
The average inflation during the first 4 years is2.37%   .
 
What is the yield on a 4-year Treasury bond?
4.30%
 
8.90%
 
6.75%
 
7.05%
 
 
What is the yield on a 4-year BBB-rated bond?
8.90%
 
7.50%
 
7.05%
 
8.45%
 
 
If the yield on a 5–year Treasury bond is 7.38% and the yield on a 6–year Treasury bond is 7.83%, the expected inflation in 6 years is    . (Hint: Do not round intermediate calculations.)
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