
a)
To determine: The average real
Introduction:
The real rate of return refers to the rate of
The rate at which the inflation increases is the inflation rate. The Fisher effect helps to establish a relationship between the nominal rate of return, inflation, and the real rate of return.
The nominal risk premium refers to the additional return demanded by a risky investment over the return obtained from a risk-free investment.
b)
To determine: The nominal risk premium on stock
Introduction:
The real rate of return refers to the rate of return on an investment after adjusting the inflation rate. The nominal rate of return refers to the rate of return on an investment before adjusting the inflation rate.
The rate at which the inflation increases is the inflation rate. The Fisher effect helps to establish a relationship between the nominal rate of return, inflation, and the real rate of return.
The nominal risk premium refers to the additional return demanded by a risky investment over the return obtained from a risk-free investment.

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Essentials of Corporate Finance
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