Explain Why International Stock May Have High Standard Deviation but Low

question 11

Essay

Explain why international stock may have high standard deviation but low betas.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly associated with the production of a product and are an integral part of the finished product.

Actual Quantity

The real amount of goods or materials used in production, as opposed to the estimated or budgeted amount.

Price Variance

The difference between the expected cost of an item and its actual cost, often analyzed in budgeting and cost management.

Standard Price

A predetermined cost that serves as a benchmark for evaluating actual cost performance in purchasing or production.