The Risk-Free Rate Is Equal to the Real Rate of Return

question 121

Multiple Choice

The risk-free rate is equal to the real rate of return plus

• A) an expected inflation premium.
• B) a risk premium.
• C) both an inflation and a risk premium.
• D) the prevailing prime rate.

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