Why Is the Yield to Maturity of a Zero-Coupon, Risk-Free

question 91

Multiple Choice

Why is the yield to maturity of a zero-coupon, risk-free bond that matures at the end of a given period the risk-free interest rate for that period?

• A)Since interest rates will rise and fall in response to the movement in bond prices.
• B)Since a bond's price will converge on its face value as the bond approaches the maturity date, the Law of One Price dictates that the risk-free interest rate will reflect this convergence.
• C)Since there is, by definition, no risk in investing in such bonds, the return from such bonds is the best that can be expected from any investment over the period.
• D)Since such a bond provides a risk-free return over that period, the Law of One Price guarantees the
• Risk-free interest rate be equal to this yield.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or consequence following a behavior, which strengthens the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy where a desired behavior is rewarded every time it occurs, leading to quicker learning of that behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an undesirable or negative outcome following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Partial Reinforcement Strategy

A conditioning strategy where rewards or consequences are not given every time the desired behavior is performed, making the behavior more resistant to extinction.