This part of the assignment is purely conceptual with no computations required. Explain the following with references to the required readings:

What is likely to happen to interest rates if the rate of inflation suddenly increases?

Suppose there are two bonds each with coupon payments of $50. The first bond pays $1,000 in five years, and the other one pays $1,000 in ten years. If interest rates increased, would the value of the bonds increase or decrease? Which of the two bonds would have their value change more after the increase in interest rates? Explain your reasoning.