Which of the Following Provides the Best Example of a Systematic-Risk

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best example of a systematic-risk event?

• A) A strike by union workers hurts a firm's quarterly earnings.
• B) Mad Cow disease in Montana hurts local ranchers and buyers of beef.
• C) The Federal Reserve increases interest rates 50 basis points.
• D) A senior executive at a firm embezzles $10 million and escapes to South America.

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