You Are Considering Your Housing Options for Next Semester

question 27

Multiple Choice

You are considering your housing options for next semester. The cost of a dorm room and the cost of an apartment are the same. You paid a $50 non-refundable deposit to live in the dorm last year. This deposit is an example of a(n) :

• A) opportunity cost.
• B) relevant cost.
• C) sunk cost.
• D) avoidable cost.

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Definitions:

Risk Premiums

The extra return expected by investors for taking on the risk of an investment compared to a risk-free asset.

Mean-variance Efficient

A portfolio that offers the highest expected return for a defined level of risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return.

CAPM

The Capital Asset Pricing Model is a conceptual model employed to calculate the anticipated return on an investment, taking into account both the risk associated with the investment and the time value of money.

Market Portfolio

A theoretical portfolio that includes all assets available in the market, each weighted by its market capitalization, often used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).