Question #2 You observe the following term structure: Effective annual YTM 1-year zero-coupon bond 6.1% 2-year zero-coupon bond 6.2% 3-year zero-coupon bond 6.3% 4-year zero-coupon bond 6.4% 1) Calculate the one-year forward rate for the second, third, and fourth years. 2) Consider a two-year maturity coupon bond, paying coupons once per year with a coupon rate of 8%. The face value of the bond is $1,000. a. What is the current price of the bond? b. If you believe in the expectations hypothesis, what is your expected holding period return on the bond over the first year? c. If you believe in the liquidity preference hypothesis and you believe that the liquidity premium is 1%, what is your expected holding period return on the bond the over the first year? d. Compare your answers for b) and c). Which one is higher and why? 3) Consider a four-year maturity coupon bond, paying coupons once per year with a coupon rate of 8% and a face value of $1,000. a. What is the current bond price? b. If you believe in the expectations hypothesis, what is your expected holding period return on the bond over the first year? c. If you believe in the liquidity preference hypothesis and you believe that the liquidity premium is 1%, what is your expected holding period returns on the bond over the first year?