Market Risk Refers to the Tendency of a Stock to Move

question 18

True/False

Market risk refers to the tendency of a stock to move with the general stock market.A stock with above-average market risk will tend to be more volatile than an average stock,and it will have a beta which is greater than 1.0.

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Definitions:

Incremental Results

Outcomes or changes that are achieved step by step or gradually.

Externalities

Financial outcomes that impact third parties who are not directly involved, which can manifest as either advantageous or detrimental.

Economic Efficiency

Maximization of aggregate consumer and producer surplus.

Government Intervention

Actions undertaken by a government to influence or directly manage the economy, which can include regulations, subsidies, tariffs, and public services.