Question: You are considering an investment in 30-year bonds issued by Moore Corporation. The bonds have no special covenants. The Wall Street Journal reports that one-year T-bills are currently earning 3.25 percent. Your broker has determined the following information about economic activity and Moore Corporation bonds: ( LG 2-6 )
Real interest rate 2.25%
Default risk premium 1.15%
Liquidity risk premium 0.50%
Maturity risk premium 1.75%
a. What is the inflation premium?
b. What is the fair interest rate on Moore Corporation 30-year bonds?