On Average,for the Period 1926 Through 2005 in the US

question 57

Multiple Choice

On average,for the period 1926 through 2005 in the US:

• A)the real rate of return on U.S.Treasury bills has been negative.
• B)small company shares have underperformed large company shares.
• C)long-term government bonds have produced higher returns than long-term corporate bonds.
• D)the risk premium on long-term corporate bonds has exceeded the risk premium on long-term government bonds.
• E)the risk premium on large company shares has exceeded the risk premium on small company shares.

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Measurements

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Interquartile Range

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