REQUIRED RATE OF RETURN (Percent) 20 16 N 0 0 0.4 0.8 1.2 RISK (Beta) O The risk-free rate will remain constant. 1.6 The SML helps determine the risk-aversion level among investors. The higher the level of risk aversion, the O The risk-free rate will increase. 2.0 Which of the following statements best describes a shift in the SML caused by increased risk aversion? O The risk-free rate will decrease. New SML the slope of the SML.

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