There Are Many Forms of Collective Behavior

question 14

Essay

There are many forms of collective behavior. List and discuss at least three of the major forms of collective behavior cited in the textbook.

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Definitions:

Well-Diversified

A portfolio strategy involving the mix of different investments to reduce exposure to risk.

Beta

A scale for determining the level of fluctuation or consistent risk in a security or portfolio compared with the overall market.

Risk Premium

The additional return an investor expects to receive for taking on additional risk compared to a risk-free asset.

Multifactor APT

A model that describes the return of a security or portfolio in relation to various risk factors and the expected return on the assets, extending the concepts of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).