Identify the Risk and the Return in Each of the Following

question 255

Essay

Identify the risk and the return in each of the following examples:
A.Investing $500 in a CD at 4.5% interest.
B.Placing a $100 bet on an NBA game.
C.Investing $10,000 in Microsoft stock.
D.Borrowing $20,000 in student loans.

Identify the benefits and functions of digitization in government and public services.

Understand the role and implications of standardized shipping containers in global shipping.

Comprehend the advancements in technology and their impact on product development and global trade.

Recognize the principles and impact of the shared economy and peer-to-peer models on various sectors.

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Definitions:

Sacrifice Ratio

The measure of the economic cost associated with reducing inflation, typically assessed in terms of the percentage loss in gross domestic product (GDP) for each percentage point decrease in inflation.

Anti-inflation Policy

A set of governmental or central bank strategies aimed at controlling or reducing the rate of inflation in the economy.

Expectations

The anticipations or beliefs about future events or outcomes, which can influence current behavior and decision-making.

Price of Oil

The cost per barrel of crude oil as determined in global markets, influenced by factors such as supply, demand, geopolitical events, and market speculation.