You are considering an investment in 30-year bonds issued by Moore Corporation. The bonds have no special covenants. The Wall Street Journal reports that 1-year T-bills are currently earning 3.25 percent. Your broker has determined the following information about economic activity and Moore Corporation bonds: (LG 2-6) Real risk-free rate = 2.25% Default risk premium = 1.15% Liquidity risk premium - 0.50% Maturity risk premium = 1.75% a. What is the inflation premium? b. What is the fair interest rate on Moore Corporation 30-vear bonds?

You are considering an investment in 30-year bonds issued by Moore Corporation. The bonds have no special covenants. The Wall Street Journal reports that 1-year T-bills are currently earning 3.25 percent. Your broker has determined the following information about economic activity and Moore Corporation bonds: (LG 2-6) Real risk-free rate = 2.25% Default risk premium = 1.15% Liquidity risk premium - 0.50% Maturity risk premium = 1.75% a. What is the inflation premium? b. What is the fair interest rate on Moore Corporation 30-vear bonds?

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