ESSEN.OF.INVESTMENTS+CONNECT
ESSEN.OF.INVESTMENTS+CONNECT
10th Edition
ISBN: 9781260361605
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 10, Problem 41PS
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(a)

To calculate:

The forward rate of interest for the second year

Introduction:

The forward rate of interest is the rate which is a short-term interest rate for the future period used for making the return of short-term bonds same as equal to the total expected return of long-term bonds with a condition to holding them till maturity.

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(b)

To calculate:

Expected value of short-term interest rate under expectations hypothesis.

Introduction:

The expectations hypothesis is a theory that says that yield to maturity is determined solely by expectations of future short-term interest rates. In this way, it provides a way to equalize expected yield from the investment in short-term bonds and long-term bonds.

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(c)

To calculate:

Expected value of short-term interest rate under liquidity preference theory.

Introduction:

The liquidity preference theory is a theory which says that investors demand a risk premium on long-term maturity bonds as they involve high risk. The liquidity premium can be measured as a spread between the expected short rate and the forward rate of interest.

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