Mary Beth Is Risk Averse and Has $1,000 with Which

question 60

Multiple Choice

Mary Beth is risk averse and has $1,000 with which to make a financial investment.She has three options.Option A is a risk-free government bond that pays 5 percent interest each year for two years.Option B is a low-risk stock that analysts expect to be worth about $1,102.50 in two years.Option C is a high-risk stock that is expected to be worth about $1,200 in four years.Mary Beth should choose

• A)option A.
• B)option B.
• C)option C.
• D)either A or B because they are the same to her.

Compare the different sources of state and local government revenues.

Understand employment distribution within local and state governments, particularly in the education sector.

Grasp the basics of tax incidence and its probable effects on consumers and businesses.

Differentiate between the types and categories of government expenditures.

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