Suppose that the current one-year rate (one-year spot rate) and expected one-year T-bill rates over the following three years (i.e., years 2, 3 and 4 respectively) are as follows: ₁R₁ = 5 percent, E(₂r₁) = 6 percent, E(₃r₁) = 7.5 percent E(₄r₁) = 7.85 percent
Using the unbiased expectations theory, calculate the current (long-term) rates for three-year- and four-year-maturity Treasury securities.

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The unbiased expectations theory states that the current long-term rate is the average of the expected future short-term rates. Therefore, the current three-year rate is:(₁R₁ + E(₂r₁) + E(₃r₁)) / 3 = (5% + 6% + 7.5%) / 3 = 6.16%And the current four-year rate is:(₁R₁ + E(₂r₁) + E(₃r₁) + E(₄r₁)) / 4 = (5% + 6% + 7.5% + 7.85%) / 4 = 6.58%

Suppose That the Current One-Year Rate (One-Year Spot Rate) and Expected