The "break-even" interest rate for year n that equates the return on an n-period zero-coupon bond to that of an n - 1 - period zero-coupon bond rolled over into a one-year bond in year n is defined as
A)the forward rate.
B)the short rate.
C)the yield to maturity.
D)the discount rate.
E)None of the options

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The forward rate for year n, fn, is the "break-even" interest rate for year n that equates the return on an n-period zero-coupon bond to that of an n - 1 - period zero-coupon bond rolled over into a one-year bond in year n.

The "Break-Even" Interest Rate for Year N That Equates the Return