A Share Has a Beta of 1

question 3

Multiple Choice

A share has a beta of 1.3. The unsystematic risk of this share is ________ the stock market as a whole.

• A)higher than
• B)lower than
• C)equal to
• D)indeterminable compared to

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Definitions:

Frictional Unemployment

Short-term unemployment that arises from the process of matching workers with job vacancies, reflecting job transitions and workers entering the labor force.

Official Monthly Unemployment Figures

Official monthly unemployment figures represent the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment, published by government agencies.

Seasonal Unemployment

Joblessness that occurs at certain times of the year when demand for labor is lower than usual, commonly seen in industries like agriculture, tourism, and retail.

Highest Unemployment Rate

A term referring to the highest recorded rate of unemployment in a region or country during a specific time period.