The Real Rate of Return Is Approximately Equal to

question 118

Multiple Choice

The real rate of return is approximately equal to

• A) the risk-free rate plus a risk premium.
• B) required return minus the inflation premium.
• C) the risk-free rate minus the inflation premium.
• D) required return minus the risk premium.

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