The Fed Has the Power to Increase or Decrease the Number

question 31

Multiple Choice

The Fed has the power to increase or decrease the number of dollars in the economy through the decisions of

• A)the Board of Governors.
• B)the FOMC.
• C)the regional Federal Reserve Bank presidents.
• D)the U.S.Treasury.

Explain the concept of the hedge ratio and its calculation for different options.

Understand the Black-Scholes model assumptions and its application.

Evaluate the performance and limitations of the Black-Scholes model through empirical tests.

Understand the concepts of delta and vega in options trading.

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