When Looking at Measures of Risk and Return, the Notation

question 60

Multiple Choice

When looking at measures of risk and return, the notation "σ" represents ____.

• A) risk
• B) return
• C) standard deviation
• D) probability

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Definitions:

Consumption Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting the maximum amount of two or more goods or services that an economy can consume given its resources and technology.

Specialization

The practice of focusing on a limited scope of activities, goods, or services to gain a comparative advantage in production or service delivery.

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, particularly in terms of goods, services, or other valuables in a market setting.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two or more goods given a set of inputs (resources, labor, etc.).