In the empirical study of a multifactor model by Chen, Roll, and Ross, a factor that did not appear to have significant explanatory power in explaining security returns was

A. the change in the expected rate of inflation.
B. the risk premium on corporate bonds.
C. the unexpected change in the rate of inflation.
D. industrial production.


A. the change in the expected rate of inflation.

Of the variables tested, Chen, Roll, and Ross found that the risk premium on corporate bonds, the unexpected change in the rate of inflation, and industrial production were significant predictors of security returns.

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