The Term "Risk-Averse" Means That

question 41

Multiple Choice

The term "risk-averse" means that

• A) an individual refuses to take risks.
• B) most investors and businessmen seek risk.
• C) an individual will seek to avoid risk or be compensated with a higher return.
• D) only investment proposals with no risk should be accepted.

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Definitions:

Mafic

A material having high contents of magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe), generally accompanied by a decreased amount of silica.

Igneous Fragments

Pieces of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, often found in volcanic or plutonic environments.

Conduction

The transfer of heat or electricity through a material or substance from one molecule to the next.

Thermal Radiation

The emission of electromagnetic waves from all objects with a temperature above absolute zero, conveying heat through a vacuum or transparent medium.