If Markets Are in Equilibrium, Which of the Following Conditions

question 106

Multiple Choice

If markets are in equilibrium, which of the following conditions will exist?

• A) Each stock's expected return should equal its required return as seen by the marginal investor.
• B) All stocks should have the same expected return as seen by the marginal investor.
• C) The expected and required returns on stocks and bonds should be equal.
• D) All stocks should have the same realized return during the coming year.
• E) Each stock's expected return should equal its realized return as seen by the marginal investor.

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Definitions:

Proportional Taxes

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount on which the tax is imposed, resulting in taxes being proportionate to the income.

Direct Taxes

Taxes paid directly to the government by the individual or organization on whom it is levied, such as income tax or property tax.

Direct Tax

A form of taxation where the burden directly falls on the income or wealth of the individual or entity being taxed, such as income tax or property tax.

Fiscal Year

A one-year period used for financial reporting and budgeting, which does not necessarily align with the calendar year.