Give One Example of a Positive Economic Statement and One

question 40

Essay

Give one example of a positive economic statement and one example of a normative economic statement.

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Definitions:

Convertibles

Securities, such as bonds or preferred shares, that can be converted into a specified number of common shares at the holder's discretion.

Underlying Stock

An underlying stock refers to the equity security upon which derivative securities, such as options and futures, are based.

Ultimate Credit Risk

The risk of loss that occurs when an obligor (such as an issuer of a bond) defaults on its obligations, considering all measures of mitigation.

Asset-backed Securities

Financial securities collateralized by a pool of assets, such as loans, leases, credit card debt, royalties, or receivables.