Which of the Following Is the Primary Function of the Equal

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary function of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?

• A)It ensures that employers holding federal contracts grant equal employment opportunity to people regardless of their race or sex.
• B)It strives to reduce consumer misunderstanding of manufacturers' product design,labeling,and so on,by promoting clarity of these messages.
• C)It formulates and enforces environmental standards in such areas as water,air,and noise pollution.
• D)It regulates safety and health conditions in nongovernment workplaces.
• E)It investigates and conciliates employment discrimination complaints that are based on race,sex,or creed.

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Definitions:

Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)

An equilibrium asset pricing theory that is derived from a factor model by using diversification and arbitrage. It shows that the expected return on any risky asset is a linear combination of various factors.

Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT)

A financial model that estimates the price of assets based on the relationship between their expected return and macroeconomic factors that influence all assets' returns.

Market Risk Premium

The surplus return an investor aspires to earn by holding onto a market portfolio fraught with risks as compared to safeguarded, risk-free assets.

Beta

An indicator of the variability of a stock's performance compared to the general market, where a beta greater than 1 suggests a volatility superior to that of the market.