Multiple Choice
Other things held constant,if the expected inflation rate decreases and investors also become more risk averse,the Security Market Line would be affected as follows:
A) The y-axis intercept would decline,and the slope would increase.
B) The x-axis intercept would decline,and the slope would increase.
C) The y-axis intercept would increase,and the slope would decline.
D) The SML would be affected only if betas changed.
E) Both the y-axis intercept and the slope would increase,leading to higher required returns.
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