The Risk-Free Rate Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

The risk-free rate is:

• A) the prevailing interest rate when there is no risk of default.
• B) the interest rate borrowers get on short-term loans.
• C) the interest rate charged by the government.
• D) the rate of return savers get on their investments.

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