Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Stock returns will tend to move together if they are affect similarly by economic events.
• B) Stocks in the same industry tend to have more highly correlated returns than stocks in different industries.
• C) Almost all of the correlations between stocks are negative, illustrating the general tendency of stocks to move together.
• D) With a positive amount invest in each stock, the more the stocks move together and the higher their covariance or correlation, the more variable the portfolio will be.

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Definitions:

Competitive Labor

Refers to a labor market characterized by a high level of competition among workers for jobs, often leading to efficiency and innovation but also potentially lower wages.

Quantity of Labor

The total hours of labor supplied by workers or the number of workers employed in the production of goods and services at a given time.

Wage

A wage is the amount of money paid to an employee by an employer in exchange for work performed, typically expressed on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Monopsonistic Cartel

A market condition where there is only one buyer for a product or service, giving them significant power over sellers.