When You Have an Omitted Variable Problem, the Assumption That $E \left( u _ { i } \mid X _ { i } \right) = 0$

question 35

Multiple Choice

When you have an omitted variable problem, the assumption that $E \left( u _ { i } \mid X _ { i } \right) = 0$ is violated. This implies that

• A) the sum of the residuals is no longer zero.
• B) there is another estimator called weighted least squares, which is BLUE.
• C) the sum of the residuals times any of the explanatory variables is no longer zero.
• D) the OLS estimator is no longer consistent.

Calculate expected returns on various financial instruments including stocks and portfolios.

Grasp the concept of the risk premium and how it is determined for stocks and portfolios.

Calculate the weight of individual stocks within a portfolio.

Understand the relationship between risk-free rate, market rate, and the expected return of an investment.

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

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Material Cost

The expense incurred by a company to purchase or produce the raw materials used in manufacturing a product.