Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In both the Binomial and Black-Scholes Pricing Models,we need to know the risk neutral probability of each possible future stock price to calculate the option price.
• B)In the real world,investors are risk averse.Thus,the expected return of a typical stock includes a positive risk premium to compensate investors for risk.
• C)Because no assumption on the risk preferences of investors is necessary to calculate the option price using either the Binomial Model or the Black-Scholes formula,the models must work for any set of preferences,including risk-neutral investors.
• D)If all market participants were risk neutral,then all financial assets (including options)would have the same cost of capital-the risk-free rate of interest.

Explain the role of purchasing power parity in comparing economies.

Understand the basic concepts and advantages of different capital investment analysis methods.

Calculate and interpret the average rate of return for an investment.

Identify and distinguish between present value methods and methods that ignore present value in capital investment analysis.

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