Suppose the term structure of interest rates has these spot interest rates:

$r_1=6\mathrm{.}5\%,r_2=6\mathrm{.}3\%,r_3=6\mathrm{.}1\%,r_4=5\mathrm{.}9\%,$ and $r_5=7\mathrm{.}5\%$

a$.$ What will be the $1-$year spot interest rate in three years if the expectations theory of term structure is correct?

b$.$ If investing in long$-$term bonds carries additional risks, then how would the risk equivalent of a $1-$year spot rate in three years

relate to your answer to part $($a$)?$

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What will be the $1-$year spot interest rate in three years if the expectations theory of term structure is correct?

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