Based on the Dividend Growth Model,an Increase in Investors' Overall

question 2

Multiple Choice

Based on the dividend growth model,an increase in investors' overall level of required returns will

• A)cause the market values of all stocks to decrease,all else held constant.
• B)not affect overall stock market prices.
• C)cause dividend growth rates to increase to offset this change.
• D)cause non-dividend-paying stocks to decrease in price while dividend-paying stock prices remain constant.
• E)cause some stock prices to rise while others fall.

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