What Are the Components of the Required Rate of Return

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Essay

What are the components of the required rate of return on a share of stock? Briefly explain each.

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Definitions:

Medium of Exchange

An instrument used to facilitate the sale, purchase, or trade of goods between parties, for example, money or digital currency.

Planned Economy

An economic system in which the government or a central authority makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods and services.

Barter Economy

An economic system where goods and services are exchanged directly for other goods and services without the use of money.

Coincidence of Wants

A situation in a barter system where two parties each hold an item the other wants, enabling a direct exchange without money.