The Expected Return on JK Stock Is 15

question 52

Multiple Choice

The expected return on JK stock is 15.78 percent while the expected return on the market is 11.34 percent.The stock's beta is 1.51.What is the risk-free rate of return?

• A)2.22 percent
• B)2.31 percent
• C)2.42 percent
• D)2.50 percent
• E)2.63 percent

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Definitions:

Human Capital Theory

A concept in economics that emphasizes the importance of human factors, such as skills and knowledge, in contributing to economic productivity.

Financial Returns

The financial gains or profits derived from an investment or business activity, expressed as a percentage of the investment's original cost.

Productivity-Based Returns

Financial returns or outcomes that are directly linked to the productivity or efficiency improvements within an organization or process.

Forecast Human Capital

The process of predicting the future needs for and supply of workers, based on business and economic trends.