Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In both the Binomial and Black-Scholes Pricing Models,we need to know the risk neutral probability of each possible future stock price to calculate the option price.
• B)In the real world,investors are risk averse.Thus,the expected return of a typical stock includes a positive risk premium to compensate investors for risk.
• C)Because no assumption on the risk preferences of investors is necessary to calculate the option price using either the Binomial Model or the Black-Scholes formula,the models must work for any set of preferences,including risk-neutral investors.
• D)If all market participants were risk neutral,then all financial assets (including options)would have the same cost of capital-the risk-free rate of interest.

Analyze the influence of regulatory principles on financial reporting and company operations.

Understand the role of compensation committees and their composition.

Assess how companies manage earnings and the motivations behind such actions.

Understand the challenges and controversies surrounding accounting-based incentives in executive compensation.

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