A Variable That Can Assume Only One of Two Possible

question 11

Multiple Choice

A variable that can assume only one of two possible outcomes that take on the values of either 0 or 1,and is used to incorporate the effect of qualitative variables in a regression model,is referred to as ________.

• A)a dummy variable
• B)a constant endogenous variable
• C)an interaction
• D)a constant

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Definitions:

Standby Underwriting Agreement

This is a commitment by an underwriter to purchase any unsold shares in a public offering, ensuring the issuing company raises the full amount of capital sought.

Lockup Agreement

A contractual clause preventing company insiders, such as employees and investors, from selling their shares for a certain period following an initial public offering (IPO).

Underwriting Contract

An agreement between an underwriter and an issuer of securities, in which the underwriter agrees to buy and subsequently resell the issue of securities.

IPO

Initial Public Offering, the process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time to raise capital.