Figure 10-8 -Refer to Figure 10-8. If the Economy Is at Point

question 138

Multiple Choice

Figure 10-8
-Refer to Figure 10-8. If the economy is at point c, the Federal Reserve can close the output gap

• A) by pursuing an expansionary monetary policy to raise the interest rate and increase short run aggregate supply.
• B) by pursuing a contractionary monetary policy to drive down the interest rate and increase aggregate demand.
• C) by pursuing an expansionary monetary policy to drive down the interest rate and increase aggregate demand.
• D) by pursuing a contractionary monetary policy to raise the interest rate and increase short run aggregate supply.

Understand the theoretical foundations and critiques of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).

Analyze empirical studies and their findings on the CAPM and multifactor models.

Identify the challenges of testing the CAPM theory and the implications of these challenges.

Recognize the significance of beta in measuring a portfolio's market risk and its limitations.

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