In the Vasieck (1977) Model, You Are Given That $d r _ { t } = \kappa \left( \theta - r _ { t } \right) d t + \sigma d W _ { t }$

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Multiple Choice

In the Vasieck (1977) model, you are given that $d r _ { t } = \kappa \left( \theta - r _ { t } \right) d t + \sigma d W _ { t }$ where $k = 0.5$ , $\theta = 0.06$ , $\sigma = 0.10$ , and the current short rate of interest is $r _ { 0 } = 0.08$ . What is the expected standard deviation of the short rate of interest one year hence?

• A) 0.08
• B) 0.09
• C) 0.10
• D) 0.11

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Analyze the fossil record to understand the sequence of organismal evolution.

Understand the significance and impact of major biological periods and events in Earth's history.

Recognize the evolutionary significance of the first photosynthetic organisms and their contribution to oxygen production.

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