You Recently Purchased a Stock That Is Expected to Earn

question 16

Multiple Choice

You recently purchased a stock that is expected to earn 22 percent in a booming economy, 9 percent in a normal economy, and lose 33 percent in a recessionary economy. There is a 5 percent probability of a boom and a 75 percent chance of a normal economy. What is your expected rate of return on this stock?

• A)-3.40 percent
• B)-2.25 percent
• C)1.25 percent
• D)2.60 percent
• E)3.50 percent

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Definitions:

Separate Markets

Markets that do not interact with each other due to various factors such as geography, product differentiation, or consumer preferences, leading to potentially different prices for similar goods.

Monopolist

A market participant that is the sole seller of a good or service, enabling them to control the market price.

United States

A country in North America, comprising 50 states, known for its economic and military power as well as its cultural influence worldwide.

England

A country in Europe known for its rich history, contributions to economic theory, and as the birthplace of the industrial revolution.