Banks G and H Are the Same Size and Have

question 35

Multiple Choice

Banks G and H are the same size and have similar operations. Bank G holds the minimum level of capital and Bank H holds a higher level of capital. Bank G's return on equity is probably ____ volatile than that of Bank H. Bank G's beta is probably ____ than that of Bank H.

• A)less; lower
• B)less; higher
• C)more; higher
• D)more; lower

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Definitions:

Pareto Optimality

A situation where resources are distributed in such a way that improving the situation of any single person would lead to the detriment of at least one other person.

Voluntary Exchange

An economic transaction where parties trade goods or services by mutual agreement without coercion.

Maximizing Profits

The process or strategy of adjusting production or operation dimensions to achieve the greatest possible financial return.

Potentially Efficient

A situation where a system or process has the capability to achieve optimal productivity, but currently may not be doing so.