The Risk Premium Is Defined as the Rate of Return

question 44

Multiple Choice

The risk premium is defined as the rate of return on:

• A)a risky asset minus the risk-free rate.
• B)the overall market.
• C)a U.S. Treasury bill.
• D)a risky asset minus the inflation rate.
• E)a riskless investment.

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Definitions:

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