Problem:
You are considering an investment in 30-year bonds issued by a corporation. The bonds have no special covenants. The Wall Street Journal reports that 1-year T-bills are currently earning 3.50 percent. Your broker has determined the following information about economic activity and the corporation bonds:
1 Year T-bill Rate 3.50%
Real Interest Rate 2.50%
Default Risk Premium 1.75%
Liquidity Risk Premium 0.70%
Maturity Risk Premium 1.50%
Inflation Premium ___________
1 Year Corporate Bond Rate__________
30 Year T-bond Rate___________
30 Year Corporate Bond Rate________