The Current Rate of Return on a One-Year U

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Essay

The current rate of return on a one-year U.S.Government security is 3%.The rate of return on a two-year U.S.Government security is 5%.According to the expectations theory,what is the return on a one-year U.S.Government security purchased one year from today?

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