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The Current Risk-Free Rate of Return in the Economy Is

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The current risk-free rate of return in the economy is 6%.In addition,the market rate of return is currently 8.5%.
A.Given this information,what would be the expected return on common stock for a company with a systemic risk level (Beta) of 1.3? Show your calculations.
B.Describe systemic risk.


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Discouraged Workers

Individuals who are not actively seeking employment due to believing there are no jobs available for them.

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals not in the labor force who want and are available to work but have not searched for a job in the past 4 weeks, hence are not counted as unemployed in labor force statistics.

Economic Reasons

Factors or motivations grounded in economics that explain certain behaviors, decisions, or trends.

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