Which of the Following Statements About the Expected Equity Risk

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the expected equity risk premium is true?

• A) It is occasionally negative.
• B) There is no direct way to measure it.
• C) It decreases as investor uncertainty increases.
• D) It increases as the risk-free rate increases.

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