Suppose the interest rate on a 1-year T-bond is 5.00% and that on a 2-year T-bond is 5.40%. Assume that the pure expectations theory is NOT valid, and the MRP is zero for a 1-year T-bond but 0.40% for a 2-year bond. What is the yield on a 1-year T-bond expected to be one year from now?
4.95%
5.75%
5.05%
5.00%
5.80%