The Annualized Yield on a Three-Year Security Is 13 Percent;

question 25

Multiple Choice

The annualized yield on a three-year security is 13 percent; the annualized two-year interest rate is 12 percent, while the one-year interest rate is 9 percent. The forward rate two years aheadis ____ percent.

• A) 1.8
• B) 9
• C) 15
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Inelastic

Describes a situation where the demand or supply of a good or service is unaffected by changes in price.

Demand

Demand is the desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at a given price within a specific time frame.

Usury Laws

Regulations governing the amount of interest that can be charged on a loan, intended to protect consumers from excessively high rates.

Loanable Funds

Financial assets available for borrowing, which play a crucial role in setting interest rates in economics.