From mid-2008 to early 2009, the Dow Jones IndustrialAverage declined by more than 50%, while real interestrates were low or falling. What does this scenario suggest should have happened to investment?

From mid-2008 to early 2009, the Dow Jones IndustrialAverage declined by more than 50%, while real interestrates were low or falling. What does this scenario suggest should have happened to investment?

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Chapter8: Basic Stock Valuation

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