If the Expected Rate of Inflation Was 3% and the Actual

question 37

Multiple Choice

If the expected rate of inflation was 3% and the actual rate was 6.2%; the systematic response coefficient from inflation,β_I,would result in a change in any security return of:

• A) 9.2%.
• B) 3.2 β_I%.
• C) -3.2 β_I%.
• D) 3.0%.
• E) 6.2 β_I%.

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Definitions:

Bonds Payable

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Callable Bonds

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Retirement

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