IDs and Paired-Concept Questions

question 17

Short Answer

IDs and Paired-Concept Questions
These terms can be used individually as short-answer identification questions, or they can be used in pairs. In the latter case, ask students to explain (1) the meaning and significance of each of the two terms and (2) the relationship between them.
-Actual performance,potential performance

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Definitions:

Short Position

An investment strategy where an investor sells borrowed securities anticipating a price decline, aiming to buy them back at a lower price for profit.

Price

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

Electricity Futures

Financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase, and the seller to sell, a specified amount of electricity at a predetermined price and future date.

Weather Futures

Financial contracts that allow market participants to hedge against or speculate on weather events, such as temperature or precipitation levels.