Calculate the Nominal and Real Returns as Well as the Nominal

question 42

Essay

Calculate the nominal and real returns as well as the nominal and real risk premiums for the following corporate bond investment: Purchased for $840 one year ago, 4% coupon rate, sold for $894. The inflation rate was 5.0% and T-bills returned 6%. Show your work.

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