Individual Investors in the U

question 50

Multiple Choice

Individual investors in the U.S.A. can play an important part in corporate governance because:
I. a large fraction of households' portfolio is held directly in equity securities
II. a large fraction of households' portfolio is held in pension funds
III. a large fraction of households' portfolio is held directly in bank deposits

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) III only
• D) II and III only

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Definitions:

Stress Reactions

The physiological or psychological responses to perceived threats or challenges in the environment.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by a relaxed, less competitive approach to life, as opposed to the more stressed and goal-driven Type A personality.

Hardy Personality

A set of personality traits that enable a person to withstand stress and adversity more effectively.

Type C Personality

A behavioral pattern characterized by a high level of detail-orientation, patience, and introversion.