Following an Increase in the Risk-Free Rate, the Certainty Equivalent

question 34

Multiple Choice

Following an increase in the risk-free rate, the certainty equivalent adjustment factor a will:

• A) rise for risk adverse investors.
• B) fall for risk adverse investors.
• C) fall for risk seeking investors.
• D) none of these.

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Finance

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