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Pam Has a Job at a Jewelry Kiosk in a Mall

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Pam has a job at a jewelry kiosk in a mall. Pam doesn't like to work hard, and it costs her $100 to do so. Pam's employer cannot observe whether Pam works hard. If Pam works hard, there is a 75% probability that jewelry profits will equal $400 a day and a 25% probability that jewelry profits will equal $100 a day. Suppose Pam is paid $200 if jewelry profits are $400 a day and $50 if jewelry profits are $100 a day. What is Pam's expected pay for working hard?


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Intrinsic Value

The perceived or calculated true value of an asset, based on fundamentals, without regard to market value.

Actual Stock Price

The current trading price of a company's shares on the stock market.

Required Return

This is the percentage yield that an investor expects to earn from an investment to make it worthwhile.

Common Share

A type of equity share that represents ownership in a company, granting the holder voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

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