Beyond Scope and Complexity, What Do Mega Projects Have in Common

question 63

Essay

Beyond scope and complexity, what do mega projects have in common? Name at least three common characteristics.

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Definitions:

Variances of Returns

A statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, often used to quantify risk.

Mean-Variance Efficient Portfolio

A portfolio constructed to have the highest possible return for a given level of risk, or equivalently, the lowest risk for a given level of expected return, according to Harry Markowitz's theory.

Firm-Specific Variances

Variability in a firm's stock price or returns that is attributable to factors unique to that firm, as opposed to general market factors.

Macroeconomic Factor

A wide-scale economic condition or variable that influences a broad economy and consequently affects individual businesses and financial markets.