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Assume that the real risk-free rate is 2% and that the maturity risk premium is zero. If the nominal rate of interest on 1-year bonds is 5% and that on comparable-risk 2-year bonds is 7%, what is the 1-year interest rate that is expected for Year 2?
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The solution explains how to determine the 1-year interest rate that is expected for Year 2.
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We are given that
r* = 2%
MRP = 0
r 1year bond = 5%
r 2 year bond = 7 %
We ...
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