The Inflation Rate for a Given Year Is Found by Taking

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The inflation rate for a given year is found by taking the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI)from the base year to the year in question.

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Definitions:

Security Market Line

A graphical representation of the expected return of investments as a function of their risk, specifically their beta.

Expected Return

The average of all the possible returns for an investment, weighted by their respective probabilities.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market, used to gauge a stock's risk level relative to the market average.

Nondiversifiable Risk

A type of investment risk that is inherent to the entire market or market segment and cannot be eliminated through diversification.