The Value of N(d), Which Is Used in the Black-Scholes

question 65

Multiple Choice

The value of N(d) , which is used in the Black-Scholes model, can take any value between

• A)−1 and +1.
• B)0 and +1.
• C)−1 and 0.
• D)− 0.95 and 0.95.

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing to accept for a good or service and the actual price they receive.

Below Equilibrium Price

A situation where the price of a good or service is set lower than the market equilibrium, often leading to a shortage.

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often due to externalities, monopolies, or information asymmetries.

Efficient Outcome

An optimal allocation of resources where it is impossible to improve one party's position without worsening another's, often associated with maximized total welfare or utility in an economic context.