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question 91

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Consider an economy with two types of firms,S and I.S firms always move together,but I firms move independently of each other.For both types of firm there is a 70% probability that the firm will have a 20% return and a 30% probability that the firm will have a -30% return.
-The standard deviation for the return on a portfolio of 20 type S firms is closest to:

• A)5.10%.
• B)23.0%.
• C)15.0%.
• D)5.25%.

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Definitions:

Central Planning

An economic system where all major production, investment, and allocation decisions are made by the government or a central authority.

Government Ownership

The situation in which assets, enterprises, or industries are owned and operated by the government rather than private individuals or companies.

Mean of Production

Likely a typographic error intended to refer to "Means of Production," which are the resources (such as land, labor, and capital) used to produce goods and services.

Central Planning

An economic system where the government or a central authority makes all decisions regarding the production and distribution of goods and services.