Answer:
The correct option is b.) 1.10%.
Explanation:
This can be calculated using the following formula:
Default risk premium = Annual bond yield - Real risk-free rate (r*) - Average inflation premium - Maturity risk premium - Liquidity premium ............ (1)
Where;
Annual bond yield = 8%
Real risk-free rate (r*) = 3%
Average inflation premium = 2.5%
Maturity risk premium = 0.1% * (t - 1), where t = 10
Liquidity premium = 0.5%
Substituting the values into equation (1), we have:
Default risk premium = 8% - 3% - 2.5% - (0.1% * (10 - 1)) - 0.5%
Default risk premium = 8% - 3% - 2.5% - 0.9% - 0.5%
Default risk premium = 1.10%
Therefore, the correct option is b.) 1.10%.