Collective Behaviour Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

Collective behaviour is:

• A) large scale behaviour that is institutionalized
• B) behaviour on a large scale that is governed by appropriate social norms
• C) behaviour by a collection of people which is spontaneous, unorganized and lacking strong leadership, and which is the product of interstimulation among the participants
• D) behaviour induced by the mere presence of others
• E) any action carried out by a person or persons as a result of pressure from other people or groups

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Definitions:

Short Hedger

An investor who enters into contracts or investment positions to reduce the risk of price decreases in an asset they currently own or plan to own.

Basis

In finance, the difference between the spot price of an asset and the future price, or the inverse, depending on the context.

Long Hedger

A long hedger is an investor or company that enters into a hedge transaction to protect against a rise in the price of an asset in the future.

Short Hedger

A short hedger is an investor or trader who enters into contracts to sell an asset in the future to hedge against the risk of falling prices.