The Following Is NOT an Implication of the Cost-Of-Carry Relation

question 6

Multiple Choice

The following is NOT an implication of the cost-of-carry relation for valuing a stock index futures contract:

• A) the futures price depends directly upon the level of the stock market index
• B) if the stocks in the index increase the level of dividend payments over the life of the futures contract,the futures price will fall,with everything else constant
• C) if the level of interest rates increases,the futures price will increase,with everything else constant
• D) if the level of interest rates increases,the futures price will decrease,with everything else constant
• E) None of these answers are correct.

Understand the concept of gains from specialization and trade.

Understand how production possibilities frontiers reflect economic trade-offs and efficiency.

Interpret graphical representations of economic models related to production and trade.

Analyze the effects of specialization and comparative advantage in trade.

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