An Asset Pricing Theory Based on Beta, a Measure of Risk

question 99

Multiple Choice

An asset pricing theory based on beta, a measure of risk is ________.

• A) The best known asset pricing equation
• B) Starts with the modern portfolio theory
• C) CAPM
• D) All of the above

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