An Increase in the Treasury Bill Rate ________

question 67

Multiple Choice

An increase in the Treasury Bill rate ________.

• A) has no effect on the required rate of return of a common stock
• B) increases the required rate of return of a common stock
• C) doubles the required rate of return of a common stock
• D) increases the beta of a common stock

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