Why Does Diversification Reduce Risk

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Essay

Why does diversification reduce risk?

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The discrepancy between a corporation's total earnings and all of its costs, covering both overt and hidden expenses.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of sellers and buyers, where no single entity can dictate prices or market conditions.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a given market.

Economic Profits

Profits calculated by subtracting both explicit and implicit costs from total revenues, representing the additional income earned over and above the opportunity costs.