1. Assume that the interest rate on a 1-year T-bond is 5.0% and that on a 2-year T-bond is 7.0%. Assuming the pure expectations theory is correct, what is the market's forecast for 1-year rates 1 year from now?
8.59%
8.16%
7.36%
7.75%
9.04%
2. Find the present value of a perpetuity that pays $1000 per year if the nominal interest rate is 6.5%?
$15,788
$15,384.62
$15,250
$15,000
$15,513