What Criteria Might Be Used to Differentiate Normal from Abnormal

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Essay

What criteria might be used to differentiate normal from abnormal behaviour?

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Definitions:

Treynor's Measure

A performance metric for determining how well an investment compensates the investor for taking a risk, considering the risk-free rate.

Risk-Free Return

The theoretical return on an investment with no risk of financial loss.

Wildcat Fund

A type of investment fund that takes on high-risk investments, hoping for significantly higher-than-average returns.

M2 Measure

A broad measurement of a country's money supply that includes cash, checking deposits, and easily convertible near money, such as savings deposits and money market securities.