Suppose the Dividend Yield Is Currently 5

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose the dividend yield is currently 5%. If annualized short term nominal interest rates are 6%,expected inflation is 1% per year,and the equity risk premium is 3%,then annual dividend growth is expected to be

• A) 1%
• B) 2%
• C) 3%
• D) 4%
• E) 5%

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