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question 92

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Suppose the market portfolio's excess return tends to increase by 30% when the economy is strong and decline by 20% when the economy is weak. A type S firm has excess returns increase by 45% when the economy is strong and decrease by 30% when the economy is weak. A type I firm will also have excess returns of either 45% or -30%, but the type I firm's excess returns will depend only upon firm-specific events and will be completely independent of the state of the economy.
-What is the beta for a type S firm?

• A) 1.5
• B) 0.0
• C) 1.0
• D) 0.75

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Definitions:

Optimal Bundle

The combination of goods and services that maximizes an individual's utility given their budget constraint.

Original Prices

The initial cost or value of goods and services before any discounts, markdowns, or adjustments.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation in economics that reflects consumer preferences, assigning a value to each possible bundle of goods.

Price Increase

A rise in the cost of goods or services in an economy, often measured by indices such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI).