With nominal interest$$ rates, the$\_\_\_\_\_$ helps protect lenders from having their purchasing power reward wiped out by higher prices and the$\_\_\_\_\_$ compensates investors for the additional risk that the loan will not be repaid as agreed to by borrowers.

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Part $1$

A$.$

real$$ rate; maturity premium

B$.$

default$$ premium; real rate

C$.$

inflation$$ premium; default premium

D$.$

maturity$$ premium; inflation premium