1a. Consider the statement that an asset with higher risk must earn higher risk premium. Is it true or false? Please explain. b) A company with growth opportunities has dividend growth every year. Do you agree or not? Please explain. c) The Trump administration lowered corporate tax rate and this is a monetary policy. Is it true or false? If false, what type of policy is it.

1a. Consider the statement that an asset with higher risk must earn higher risk premium. Is it true or false? Please explain. b) A company with growth opportunities has dividend growth every year. Do you agree or not? Please explain. c) The Trump administration lowered corporate tax rate and this is a monetary policy. Is it true or false? If false, what type of policy is it.

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