5-year Treasury bonds yield 5.7%. The inflation premium (IP) is 1.9%, and the maturity risk premium (MRP) on 5-year bonds is 0.4%. What is the real risk-free rate, r*? Select the correct answer.   a. 2.86%     b. 3.40%     c. 3.13%     d. 3.67%     e. 3.94%

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5-year Treasury bonds yield 5.7%. The inflation premium (IP) is 1.9%, and the maturity risk premium (MRP) on 5-year bonds is 0.4%. What is the real risk-free rate, r*?

Select the correct answer.

  a. 2.86%  
  b. 3.40%  
  c. 3.13%  
  d. 3.67%  
  e. 3.94%
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