Historically the Office of Vice President Has Not Been a Statistically

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Essay

Historically the office of vice president has not been a statistically good position from which to launch a bid for the office of president. What are some reasons for the low number of vice presidents who have later been elected president? In contrast, which previously held political offices are most commonly represented among all the individuals who have served as president?

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Definitions:

Expected Market Rate

The expected market rate is the return investors anticipate receiving from an investment given its risk and market conditions.

Rate of Return

The profit or deficit made on an investment within a certain timeframe, shown as a percentage of the original investment's value.

Market Expected Rate

The return investors anticipate receiving from an investment, based on market conditions and asset performance.