The Intercept in the Regression Equations Calculated by Beta Books

question 73

Multiple Choice

The intercept in the regression equations calculated by beta books is equal to

• A) α in the CAPM.
• B) α + r_f(1 + β).
• C) α + r_f(1 − β).
• D) 1 − α.

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