Which One of the Following Is an Example of Systematic

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an example of systematic risk?

• A)investors panic causing security prices around the globe to fall precipitously
• B)a flood washes away a firm's warehouse
• C)a city imposes an additional one percent sales tax on all products
• D)a toymaker has to recall its top-selling toy
• E)corn prices increase due to increased demand for alternative fuels

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