Which of the Following Is the Best Definition for the Concept

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition for the concept of variance?

• A) The return earned in an average year over a multi-year period.
• B) The hypothesis is that actual capital markets are efficient.
• C) The average squared deviation between the actual return and the average return.
• D) Statistical measure of maximum loss used by banks and other financial institutions to manage risk exposures.
• E) The positive square root of the variance.

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Definitions:

Commercial Bank

A financial institution that provides services such as accepting deposits, providing business loans, and offering basic investment products.

Federal Reserve Bank

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of the banking industry, and maintaining stability of the financial system.

Money Supply

The full total of economic financial assets available at a certain moment in an economy.

Federal Open Market Committees

A branch of the Federal Reserve that oversees the nation's open market operations and sets the federal funds rate, influencing the economy.