Consider the Following Probability Distribution for Stocks a and B

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider the following probability distribution for stocks A and B: $$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { State } & \text { Probability } & \text { Return on Stock A } & \text { Return on Stock B } \\1 & 0.10 & 10 \% & 8 \% \\2 & 0.20 & 13 \% & 7 \% \\3 & 0.20 & 12 \% & 6 \% \\4 & 0.30 & 14 \% & 9 \% \\5&0.20 & 15 \% & 8 \%\end{array}$$
The coefficient of correlation between A and B is

• A) 0.47.
• B) 0.60.
• C) 0.58
• D) 1.20.
• E) none of these.

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Definitions:

Purchasing-Power Parity

An economic theory that compares different countries' currencies through a "basket of goods" approach, to assess the relative value of currencies.

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Nominal Exchange Rate

The rate at which one country's currency can be exchanged for another's, not adjusted for inflation differences between the two countries.

Real Exchange Rate

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