Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Beta measures the sensitivity of a security to market-wide risk factors.
• B)Volatility measures total risk,while beta measures only systematic risk.
• C)The beta is the expected percentage change in the excess return of the market portfolio for a 1% change in the excess return of a security.
• D)Utilities tend to be stable and highly regulated,and thus are insensitive to fluctuations in the overall market.

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of consumers increases, opposite to normal goods.

Airline Travel

The process of transporting passengers and cargo by aircraft from one location to another.

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of individuals increases, reflecting a direct relationship between income and demand.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of it that consumers are willing to purchase at various prices.