In 2004,based on Concepts Similar to Those Used to Estimate

question 496

Multiple Choice

In 2004,based on concepts similar to those used to estimate U.S.employment figures,the Japanese adult non-institutionalized population was 109.684 million,the labor force was 65.760 million,and the number of people employed was 62.630 million.According to these numbers,the Japanese labor-force participation rate and unemployment rate were about

• A) 57.1% and 2.9%.
• B) 57.1% and 4.8%.
• C) 60% and 2.9%.
• D) 60% and 4.8%.

Differentiate among different types of risks (market risk, unique risk, firm-specific risk, diversifiable risk).

Be familiar with Markowitz portfolio theory and the concept of optimal risky portfolio.

Calculate and interpret the expected rates of return and standard deviations for portfolios.

Understand the role of correlation and covariance in portfolio risk reduction and optimization.

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