What Is a "Put" Option

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is a "put" option?

• A)A contract that gives the holder the right to sell an instrument at a pre-specified price.
• B)A contract that is derived from some other underlying quantity,index,asset or event.
• C)A contract that gives the holder the right to acquire an instrument at a pre-specified price.
• D)A contract that gives the holder the right to buy or sell something at a specified price.

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Definitions:

Short-run Phillips Curve

A graphical representation showing the inverse relationship between the rate of inflation and the rate of unemployment in an economy over a short period.

Favorable Supply Shock

An unexpected event that increases the availability of a good or service, thus lowering its price and benefiting consumers.

Inflation

The measure of how quickly the general pricing for products and services advances, decreasing monetary purchasing power.

Unemployment Rate

The ratio of individuals without employment, yet are actively pursuing job opportunities in the labor force.