The Elements Along the Diagonal of the Variance Covariance Matrix

question 23

Multiple Choice

The elements along the diagonal of the Variance Covariance matrix are:

• A) covariances.
• B) security weights.
• C) security selections.
• D) variances.

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Definitions:

Federal Deficit

The amount by which a government's expenditures exceed its tax revenues over a specified fiscal period, leading to borrowing or the creation of new funds.

Creditor Nation

A country that has invested more in other countries than others have invested in it, leading to a net positive investment position.

Fiscal Policy

Government policies regarding taxation and spending that are aimed at influencing economic conditions, including managing inflation, unemployment, and stimulating economic growth.

Federal Budget Deficit

The financial situation in which the government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a given fiscal year.