The Systematic Response Coefficient for Productivity $\beta$ _p,would Produce an Unexpected Change in Any Security Return of Unexpected

question 8

Multiple Choice

The systematic response coefficient for productivity, $\beta$ _p,would produce an unexpected change in any security return of __ $\beta$ _P if the expected rate of productivity was 1.5% and the actual rate was 2.25%.

• A)0.75%
• B)-0.75%
• C)2.25%
• D)-2.25%
• E)1.5%

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