Assume that the real risk-free rate of return, r*, is 1%, and it
will remain at that level far into the future. Also assume that
maturity risk premium on Treasury bonds increase from zero for
bonds that mature in one year or less to a maximum of 2%, and MRP
increases by 0.2% for each year to maturity that is greater than
one year – that is, MRP equals 0.2% for two-year bond, 0.4% for a
three-year bond, and so...