Now that we've explored the risk premium models and their challenges, it's time to look at them with actual data. The first step is to find a reasonable range of expected equity returns.

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The market risk premium has risen due to various top-down reasons. The risk-free rate's increase phases out much of the equity risk premium's gains. However, credit spreads are of concern.