In General,it Is Not Possible for R_e,the Cost of New

question 101

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In general,it is not possible for r_e,the cost of new equity,to be lower than r_s,the cost of retained earnings.However,an exception to this rule occurs when the stock price increases just prior to the firm issuing new equity such that it more than offsets the flotation costs and thus,r_e becomes less than r_s.

Interpret the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its implications for investment valuation.

Distinguish between systematic risk, unsystematic risk, total risk, and their relevance to portfolio management.

Calculate and interpret the expected return on assets and portfolios under various economic states.

Understand the role of the risk-free rate and market rate of return in determining asset pricing.

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