​An Increase in Investors' Required Return Should Cause the Value

question 12

Multiple Choice

​An increase in investors' required return should cause the value of a common stock to

• A) ​rise
• B) ​fall
• C) ​remain unchanged
• D) ​remain stable or rise slightly

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