Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A two-stock portfolio will always have a lower standard deviation than a one-stock portfolio.
• B) A portfolio that consists of 40 stocks that are not highly correlated with "the market" will probably be less risky than a portfolio of 40 stocks that are highly correlated with the market,assuming the stocks all have the same standard deviations.
• C) A two-stock portfolio will always have a lower beta than a one-stock portfolio.
• D) If portfolios are formed by randomly selecting stocks,a 10-stock portfolio will always have a lower beta than a one-stock portfolio.
• E) A stock with an above-average standard deviation must also have an above-average beta.

Grasp the conceptual frameworks of consumerism, rationalization, and their roles within modern culture.

Distinguish between various forms of cultures (countercultures, subcultures) and their societal roles.

Understand the concept of cultural constraint and how it interacts with individual freedom.

Analyze the role of rationalization in modern society as defined by Max Weber.

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Definitions:

Price Inelastic

Describes a situation where the demand for a good or service is relatively unresponsive to changes in price.

Same Direction

In the context of relationships or trends, indicates movement or change that is parallel or congruent between two or more variables or entities.

Price Elastic

A term related to price elasticity, which measures the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good or service to a change in its price.

Fewer Substitutes

A market condition where there are limited alternative products or services available, potentially leading to higher prices or less choice for consumers.