Use the Equation for the Question(s)below

question 104

Multiple Choice

Use the equation for the question(s) below.
Consider the following linear regression model:
(R_i - r_f) = a_i + b_i(R_Mkt - r_f) + e_i
-The a_i in the regression:

• A)measures the sensitivity of the security to market risk.
• B)measures the deviation from the best fitting line and is zero on average.
• C)measures the diversifiable risk in returns.
• D)measures the historical performance of the security relative to the expected return predicted by the SML.

Understand the effects of monopolistic practices on market equilibrium, consumer surplus, and deadweight loss.

Identify the components and consequences of deadweight loss in monopoly pricing.

Understand the concept and implications of perfect price discrimination by monopolists.

Relate the concepts of consumer surplus and deadweight loss to the efficiency of monopolies and perfectly competitive firms.

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