If a Series, Y_t, Follows a Random Walk (With No

question 16

Multiple Choice

If a series, y_t, follows a random walk (with no drift) , what is the optimal 1-step ahead forecast for y?

• A) The current value of y.
• B) Zero.
• C) The historical unweighted average of y.
• D) An exponentially weighted average of previous values of y.

Identify the importance of social networks in resource exchange and information flow.

Analyze the influence of group behavior on individual actions through concepts like conformity, groupthink, and social pressures.

Understand the impact of social boundaries on group formation and interaction.

Examine the dynamics of dyadic relationships and their complexities within larger social structures.

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