rity risk premium is a function of the default risk premium and the number of years for the security to mature. The applicable risk-free rate component of 5-year securities is 7.5%. Default risk premium is 1.5%. Determine the nominal rate of the long-term 5-year go
rity risk premium is a function of the default risk premium and the number of years for the security to mature. The applicable risk-free rate component of 5-year securities is 7.5%. Default risk premium is 1.5%. Determine the nominal rate of the long-term 5-year go
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The maturity risk premium is a function of the default risk premium and the number of years for the security to mature. The applicable risk-free rate component of 5-year securities is 7.5%. Default risk premium is 1.5%. Determine the nominal rate of the long-term 5-year government security. (In percentage)
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