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Chapter 6, Problem 6.7P

Term structure of interest rates The following yield data for a number of highest-quality corporate bonds existed at each of the three points in time noted.

Chapter 6, Problem 6.7P, Term structure of interest rates The following yield data for a number of highest-quality corporate

a. On the same set of axes, draw the y1eld curve at each of the three given times.

b. Label each curve in part a with its general shape (downward sloping, upward sloping, flat).

c. Describe the general interest rate expectation existing at each of the three times, assuming the expectations theory holds.

d. Examine the data from 5 years ago. According to the expectations theory, what approximate return did investors expect a 5-year bond to pay as of today?

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