Which of the Following Is not an Example of an Alternative

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an alternative asset class?

• A) Hedge funds
• B) Private equity
• C) Real estate
• D) Commodities
• E) All of the above are examples of alternative asset classes.

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Definitions:

Gray Market

involves the trade of legal goods through unauthorized, unofficial, or unintended channels, usually not illegal but discouraged by manufacturers.

Resource Market

The marketplace where resources or inputs (like labor, capital, and raw materials) used to produce goods and services are bought and sold.

Excess Burden

Refers to the cost to society created by market inefficiency, which occurs when supply and demand are out of equilibrium.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, leading to a net loss in total surplus.