If Your Economics Class Was Graded on a Curve and Everyone

question 174

Multiple Choice

If your economics class was graded on a curve and everyone agrees to study only half as much, everyone would get the same grade that they otherwise would earn. You, however, will earn an A if you study more than the others, a C if you study the same amount as others, and an F if everyone else studies more than you. You don't like studying, but you'd rather study and get an A than get a C without studying, or study and get a C than get an F without studying. If everyone else cuts back their studying, what is it in your best interest to do?

• A) study and get an A
• B) not study and get a C
• C) drop the class
• D) randomize over studying and not studying

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Definitions:

Forward Contract

A financial derivative instrument between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified future time at a price agreed upon today.

Settlement Date

The date on which a trade is finalized and the buyer must make payment and the seller deliver the asset.

Forward Rate

Refers to the agreed exchange rate for a currency transaction that will occur at a future date.

Exchange Gain

A profit resulting from holding foreign currencies that appreciate against the home currency.