Which One of the Following Measures the Amount of Systematic

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following measures the amount of systematic risk present in a particular risky asset relative to the systematic risk present in an average risky asset?

• A)beta
• B)reward-to-risk ratio
• C)risk ratio
• D)standard deviation
• E)price-earnings ratio

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals.

Tax Payments

The compulsory contributions to state revenue levied by the government on workers' income and business profits or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services across international borders or territories, involving imports and exports.

U.S. GDP

The total market value of all goods and services produced within the United States over a specific time period.