Problem:
Assume that the real risk-free rate, r*, is 2% and that inflation is expected to be 7% in Year 1, 5% in Year 2, and 4% 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%, what is the difference in the maturity risk premiums (MRPs) on the two notes; that is, what is MRP5 minus MRP2?
Note: Please show how you came up with the solution.