The Idea That Investors on Average Have Earned a Higher

question 74

Multiple Choice

The idea that investors on average have earned a higher return from common stocks than from Treasury bills supports the view that:

• A) investors are irrational.
• B) there is a relationship between risk and return.
• C) real rates of return will be lower during periods of price stability.
• D) stocks should be avoided when inflation is low.

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