Math Problem Statement
Suppose 1-year, 2 year and 3 -year interest rates today are 3.6%, 4% and 4.4%, respectively. What's the expected 1-year interest rate two years from now according to the expectations theory?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Expectations Theory
Interest Rates
Yield Curve
Formulas
(1 + r_3)^3 = (1 + r_2)^2 × (1 + E(r_1^{(2)}))
Converting percentage interest rates to decimals for calculations
Theorems
Expectations Theory
Suitable Grade Level
College/University
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