You Expect General Motors (GM) to Have a Beta of 1

question 86

Multiple Choice

You expect General Motors (GM) to have a beta of 1 over the next year and the beta of Exxon Mobil (XOM) to be 1.2 over the next year. Also, you expect the volatility of General Motors to be 30% and that of Exxon Mobil to be 40% over the next year. Which stock has more systematic risk? Which stock has more total risk?

• A) GM, GM
• B) GM, XOM
• C) XOM, XOM
• D) XOM, GM

Comprehend the challenges and biases in sex research.

Understand the influence of sex education on adolescents’ sexual behavior.

Assess the influence of peers and family on adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviors.

Evaluate contemporary theories and research on sexual orientation.

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Definitions:

Inelastic Demand

A market situation where the demand for a product does not significantly change with a change in price, indicating consumers’ lesser sensitivity to price changes.

Sub-Markets

Distinct segments within a larger market, often defined by consumers' preferences, product characteristics, or geographical regions.

Dominant Firm

A company that has a large market share in an industry, allowing it to set prices or conditions under which other firms operate.

Market Equilibrium

A situation where the supply of a good or service is equal to the demand for it, resulting in stable prices.