The Mean and Standard Deviation (SD)of Monthly Returns,over a Given

question 72

Multiple Choice

The mean and standard deviation (SD) of monthly returns,over a given period of time,for the stock markets of two countries,X and Y are $$\begin{array} { c | c c } \hline \text { Country } & \text { Mean } ( \% ) & S D ( \% ) \\\hline \mathbf { X } & 1.57 & 4.87 \\\hline \mathbf { Y } & 1.92 & 7.64 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Assuming that the monthly risk-free interest rate is 0.25%,the Sharpe performance measures,SHP(X) and SHP(Y) ,and the performance ranks,respectively,for X and Y are:

• A)SHP(X) = 0.271, rank = 1, and SHP(Y) = 0.219, rank = 2
• B)SHP(X) = 0.271, rank = 2, and SHP(Y) = 0.219, rank = 1
• C)SHP(X) = 18.84, rank = 1, and SHP(Y) = 23.04, rank = 2
• D)SHP(X) = 23.04, rank = 2, and SHP(Y) = 18.84, rank = 1

Recognize the significance of enforceable property rights in preserving resources for future use.

Analyze the relationship between private property treatment and the extinction threat to species.

Comprehend the economic rationale behind resource extraction timing relative to price fluctuations.

Define and understand the management challenges of common resources, such as fisheries.

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