Explain Why Inequality in Agricultural Land Was a Major Cause

question 33

Essay

Explain why inequality in agricultural land was a major cause of persisting racial inequalities after the Civil War.

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Definitions:

CAPM

The Capital Asset Pricing Model; a formula that calculates expected return on investment based on its risk relative to the market.

Risk-Free Rate

The projected gain from an investment without any risk, commonly exemplified by the returns on government bonds.

Market Proxy

A benchmark or index that represents the overall movement of the market, used for comparative analysis of an investment's performance.

CAPM

Capital Asset Pricing Model, a formula that describes the relationship between the expected return of an investment and its risk.