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Equity index options show higher implied volatility for low strikes than for high strikes. Which Black–Scholes assumption does this reject most directly?
- AThat interest rates are constant and known over the life of the option
- BLognormal returns with constant volatility
- CThat options can be exercised only at expiry
- DThat the stock pays no dividends before the option expires
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