In Time-Series Models of Earnings, the Forecast Error Provides a Measure

question 27

Multiple Choice

In time-series models of earnings, the forecast error provides a measure of the deviation in quarterly earnings announcements or surprises which can be related to previous errors to obtain a measure known as the

• A) dividend decision.
• B) standardized unexpected earnings.
• C) abnormal return.
• D) market beta.

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