Maturity Risk Premium
An investor in Treasury securities expects inflation to be 1.7% in Year 1, 3% in Year 2, and 3.85% each year thereafter. Assume that the real risk-free rate is 1.55%, and that this rate will remain constant. Three-year Treasury securities yield 6.80%, while 5-year Treasury securities yield 8.45%. What is the difference in the maturity risk premiums (MRPs) on the two securities; that is, what is MRP5 - MRP3? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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