Determine the default risk premium on the corporate bond


Problem:

The real risk-free rate, k*, is 2.5%. Inflation is expected to average 2.8 perecent a year for the next 4 years, after which time inflation is expected to average 3.75% a year. Assume that there is no maturity risk premium. An 8-year corporate bond has a yield of 8.3%. Assume that the liquidity premium on the corporate bond is 0.75%. What is the default risk premium on the corporate bond?

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