Default Risk Premium
The real risk-free rate, r*, is 3.2%. Inflation is expected to average 2.25% a year for the next 4 years, after which time inflation is expected to average 4.4% a year. Assume that there is no maturity risk premium. An 8-year corporate bond has a yield of 11.35%, which includes a liquidity premium of 0.65%. What is its default risk premium? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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