Which One of the Following Best Describes Expected Shortfall/conditional Value-At-Risk

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best describes expected shortfall/conditional value-at-risk at the 95% level?

• A) the expected loss on the portfolio in the worst 95% of cases
• B) the expected loss in those cases where the loss exceeds the VaR at the 95% level
• C) the maximum loss in those cases where the loss exceeds the VaR at the 95% level
• D) the expected loss in those cases where the loss exceeds the VaR at the 5% level

Identify the characteristics of regressive, proportional, and progressive taxes and their impact on taxpayers.

Understand the implications of tax shifting mechanisms and how they affect the distribution of tax burdens.

Analyze scenarios to determine the excess burden and total burden of specific taxes.

Examine the impact of taxes on consumer surplus and market efficiency.

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