Which of the Following Statements Is not true

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true?

• A) During a specific time period, rates of return across industry do not vary substantially.
• B) The rates of return for individual industries do vary substantially over time.
• C) During a specific time period, rates of return within industries do vary substantially.
• D) Risk measures for individual industries remain relatively constant over time.
• E) None of the above (that is, all are true statements)

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Definitions:

Logrolling

The practice of exchanging favors, especially in politics, by reciprocal voting for each other's proposed legislation.

Private Sector

The part of the economy owned and operated by individuals and corporations for profit, as opposed to being controlled by the government.

Public Sector

The part of the economy composed of both public services and public enterprises, funded and operated by the government.

Inefficient

refers to the suboptimal allocation or use of resources in a way that does not maximize potential output or outcomes.