The Common Stock of United Industries Has a Beta of 1.34

question 73

Multiple Choice

The common stock of United Industries has a beta of 1.34 and an expected return of 14.29 percent.The risk-free rate of return is 3.7 percent.What is the expected market risk premium?

• A)7.02 percent
• B)7.90 percent
• C)10.63 percent
• D)11.22 percent
• E)11.60 percent

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Definitions:

Crowding Out

An economic phenomenon where increased government spending reduces private sector investment or consumption due to higher interest rates.

Interest Rate

The percentage charged on a loan or paid on savings, representing the cost of borrowing or the gain on saved funds.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is owned and operated by individuals and companies for profit, unlike the public sector, which is controlled by the government.

Credit Demand

The desire or willingness of consumers and businesses to borrow money at a given interest rate.