Kop Corporation's 5-year bonds yield 6.50%, and T-bonds with the same maturity yield 5.90%. The default risk premium for Kop's bonds is DRP = 0.40%, the liquidity premium on Kop's bonds is LP = 0.20% versus zero on T-bonds, the inflation premium (IP) is 1.50%, and the maturity risk premium (MRP) on 5-year bonds is 0.40%. What is the real risk-free rate, r*?
A. 3.64%
B. 3.48%
C. 3.00%
D. 4.96%
E. 4.00%
Answer: E
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