Maturity Risk Premium The real risk-free rate is 2%, and inflation is expected to be 4% for the next 2 years. A 2-year Treasury security yields 7.0%. What is the maturity risk premium for the 2-year security? Round your answer to one decimal place.   %

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Maturity Risk Premium

The real risk-free rate is 2%, and inflation is expected to be 4% for the next 2 years. A 2-year Treasury security yields 7.0%. What is the maturity risk premium for the 2-year security? Round your answer to one decimal place.

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