Assume the expectations hypothesis regarding the term structure of interest rates is correct. If the current one-year interest rate is 3% and the one-year-ahead expected one-year interest rate is 5%, then the current two-year interest rate should be:

A. 3%.
B. 5%.
C. 8%.
D. 4%.


Answer: D

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