One Incorrect Belief That Is Often Cited as a Reason

question 14

Multiple Choice

One incorrect belief that is often cited as a reason for fully-funded pension funds to invest in equities is

• A)stocks have higher risk.
• B)bonds have lower returns.
• C)stocks provide a hedge against inflation.
• D)stocks have higher returns.

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Definitions:

Prospective Buyers

Individuals or organizations considered likely to purchase a product or service based on certain demographics, interests, or behaviors.

Sales Era

A period in business history when the primary marketing strategy was aggressive sales techniques, focusing on the needs of the seller rather than the buyer.

Consumerism Era

A historical period characterized by the rapid increase in the acquisition and consumption of goods and services.

Production Era

The Production Era refers to a historical period in business thought where the focus was on production efficiency and scale, under the belief that a good product would naturally find buyers.