A Financial Analyst Maintains That the Risk,measured by the Variance,of

question 36

Multiple Choice

A financial analyst maintains that the risk,measured by the variance,of investing in emerging markets is more than 280(%) ².Data on 20 stocks from emerging markets revealed the following sample results: = 12.1% and s² = 361(%) ².Assume that the returns are normally distributed.Which of the following is the correct conclusion of the financial analyst's claim?

• A) Do not reject H₀.The financial analyst's claim is supported by the sample data at 1% significance level.
• B) Reject H₀.The financial analyst's claim is not supported by the sample data at 1% significance level.
• C) Do not reject H₀.The financial analyst's claim is not supported by the sample data at 1% significance level.
• D) Reject H₀.The financial analyst's claim is supported by the sample data at 1% significance level.

Analyze the importance of political stability for international trade and investment.

Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of different international market entry options.

Understand the process and criteria for selecting an international market entry strategy.

Recognize the role of intellectual property rights in global business.

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