Which of the Following Is TRUE of Asset Betas

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of asset betas?

• A)Asset betas are expected to vary greatly within firms in the same industry.
• B)Businesses that are less sensitive to market and economic conditions tend to have higher asset betas than more cyclical industries.
• C)Businesses that are less sensitive to market and economic conditions tend to have lower asset betas than more cyclical industries.
• D)A and B are correct.

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Definitions:

Gross Domestic Product Per Capita

A measure of a country's economic output that accounts for its number of people, essentially the average economic output per person.

Net National Income Per Capita

A measure that represents the total income of a nation divided by its population, indicating the average income per person.

Gross National Income Per Capita

The total domestic and foreign output claimed by residents of a country, divided by the population of the country.

Net Domestic Product Per Capita

A measure of a country's economic output per person, excluding the costs of depreciation of capital goods. It gives an indication of the average standard of living and economic well-being of the population.