Question 2: Given the interest rate determinants information below:   Scenario A Scenario B Average expected inflation (IP) 4% 8% Risk-free rate of return (Rf) 1.75% 3% Default Risk Premium (DRP) 1.1% 0.6% Maturity risk premium (MRP) .008 x (t – 1) .006 x (t – 1)   Determine the Nominal interest rate (INOM) on 10 years’ (t) security for both the scenarios to decide whether Scenario A or Scenario B is better.

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Question 2: Given the interest rate determinants information below:

 

Scenario A

Scenario B

Average expected inflation (IP)

4%

8%

Risk-free rate of return (Rf)

1.75%

3%

Default Risk Premium (DRP)

1.1%

0.6%

Maturity risk premium (MRP)

.008 x (t – 1)

.006 x (t – 1)

 

Determine the Nominal interest rate (INOM) on 10 years’ (t) security for both the scenarios to decide whether Scenario A or Scenario B is better.

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