Which of the Following Is Not Correct

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct?

• A)The higher average return on stocks than on bonds comes at the price of higher risk.
• B)Risk-averse persons will take the risks involved in holding stocks if the average return is high enough to compensate for the risk.
• C)Insurance markets reduce risk,but not by diversification.
• D)Risk can be reduced by placing a large number of small bets,rather than a small number of large bets.

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Definitions:

Economic Liquidity

The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

U.S. Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the United States Department of the Treasury to finance the federal government's operations, regarded as safe investments due to government backing.

Financial Crisis

A broad term for a situation where financial assets suddenly lose a large part of their nominal value.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans they provide to commercial banks.