Suppose That Ms

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Ms.Lynch can make up her portfolio using a risk-free asset that offers a surefire rate of return of 15% and a risky asset with an expected rate of return of 25%, with standard deviation 5.If she chooses a portfolio with an expected rate of return of 20%, then the standard deviation of her return on this portfolio will be

• A)2.50%.
• B)5%.
• C)5.50%.
• D)1.25%.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Economic Rent

Income derived from the ownership of a factor of production that is in fixed supply, exceeding what is necessary to keep it in its current use.

Employment Gains

The increase in the number of people who are employed, reflecting positive growth in the job market.

Productivity Growth

An increase in the efficiency of producing goods and services, measured by the output per unit of input over a specified period.

Real Wages

Wages adjusted for inflation, reflecting the purchasing power of income.