Assume There Are Only Three Possible States of Nature for the Economy

question 57

Multiple Choice

Assume there are only three possible states of nature for the economy in the future: boom,normal,and recession.If there is a 25% chance of a recession and a 30% chance of a boom,then what is the probability of a normal economy in the future?

• A) 45%
• B) 30%
• C) 25%
• D) 100%

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Definitions:

Cash Cow

A business, product, or asset that consistently generates significant amounts of cash flow, often requiring little investment to maintain.

High Market Share

A situation where a company or product has a higher percentage of total sales revenue of a market compared to its competitors.

Low-Growth Market

A market characterized by slow increases in demand or sales over time.

Heavy Resource Investments

The allocation of a significant amount of organizational resources, such as time, money, and effort, into a project or initiative.