Assume That the Risk-Free Rate Remains Constant,but the Market Risk

question 125

Multiple Choice

Assume that the risk-free rate remains constant,but the market risk premium declines.Which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) The required return on a stock with beta = 1.0 will not change.
• B) The required return on a stock with beta > 1.0 will increase.
• C) The return on "the market" will remain constant.
• D) The return on "the market" will increase.
• E) The required return on a stock with a positive beta < 1.0 will decline.

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Definitions:

Characteristics

Features or qualities that distinguish one thing from another, used to describe unique aspects of individuals, objects, or concepts.

Short-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the quantity of goods and services that producers are willing to sell at each possible price level, over a short time period where some production factors are fixed.

Long-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a long period, considering all possible changes in inputs and technology.

Elastic

Elastic refers to the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service to a change in its price, with high elasticity meaning significant responsiveness.