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A Model of Cross-Section of Equity Returns and Firm Dynamics

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  • Hengjie Ai

    (Duke University)

  • Dana Kiku

    (Duke University)

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We put forward a general equilibrium model that links the cross-section variation of expected returns to firms’ life cycle dynamics. In the model all assets have the same exposure to short-run consumption risks, but di¤er in their exposure to long-run consumption risks (Bansal and Yaron (2004)). An econometrician who uses conditional CAPM regression to predict asset returns will obtain higher for assets with higher exposure to long-run risks. Growth options have lower exposure to long-run risks than assets in place because the cost of exercising the growth options has high exposure to long-run risks and therefore provides a hedge against the risks of assets place. Small firms have higher exposure to long-run risks because they have higher operating leverage.

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  • Hengjie Ai & Dana Kiku, 2008. "A Model of Cross-Section of Equity Returns and Firm Dynamics," 2008 Meeting Papers 1030, Society for Economic Dynamics.
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