Assume that the real risk-free rate r is 3 percent and that


Assume that the real risk-free rate, r*, is 3 percent and that inflation is expected to be 8 percent in Year 1, 5 percent in Year 2, and 4 percent thereafter. Assume also that all Treasury securities are highly liquid and free of default risk. If 2-year and 5-year Treasury notes both yield 10 percent, what is the difference in the maturity risk premiums (MRPs) on the two notes; that is, what is MRP5 minus MRP2?

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