Many Years Ago Someone Developed an Item That Was Simply

question 77

Multiple Choice

Many years ago someone developed an item that was simply a small rock inside a box with holes. The person earned large profits from selling "pet rocks." Which of the following theories on the source of profits best describes the reason behind this success?

• A)Uncertainty is a source of profits.
• B)Profit is the reward for alertness to arbitrage opportunities.
• C)Profit is the return to the entrepreneur as innovator.
• D)There's a sucker born every minute.
• E)Sometimes all that it takes is to be in the right place at the right time.

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Underlying Asset

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Floating-Rate Debt

Floating-rate debt is a type of loan or security that has a variable interest rate, which adjusts periodically based on a benchmark or index rate.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a public market.

Historical Cost

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