What Is the Nominal Rate of Return on an IBM

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Multiple Choice

What is the nominal rate of return on an IBM bond if the real rate of interest is 3 percent, the inflation risk premium is 2 percent, the U.S. T-bill rate is 5 percent, the maturity risk premium on the IBM bond is 3 percent, the default risk premium on the IBM bond is 2 percent, and the liquidity risk premium on the bond is 1 percent?

• A) 16%
• B) 13%
• C) 11%
• D) 9%

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Definitions:

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, serving as a broad indicator of its economic performance.

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Balance Trade Deficit

A situation where the value of a country's imports exceeds the value of its exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households. It includes expenditures on goods and services, except for purchases of new housing.