On Average, for the Period 1926 Through 2008

question 43

Multiple Choice

On average, for the period 1926 through 2008:

• A)the real rate of return on U.S.Treasury bills has been negative.
• B)small company stocks have underperformed large company stocks.
• 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 stocks has exceeded the risk premium on small company stocks.

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