The Following Information Is to Be Used to Answer Questions

question 47

Multiple Choice

The following information is to be used to answer questions 13-17.
$\begin{array}{llcc}\underline{ \text { SD }} &\underline{ \text {Beta }}&\underline{ \text {alpha }}&\underline{ \text { \(\mathrm{R}^{2}\) }} \\ \text { Fund 11.97 } &1.0&1.3&0.95\\ \text { Fund 22.94 } &0.8&0.6^*&0.80\\ \text { Fund 33.82} &1.2&-3.5&0.90\\ \text { Fund 44.70 } &1.4&4.2&065\\ &\\\end{array}$
$\text { *Significant at the } 5 \text { percent level }$
-Which of these funds was least well diversified?

• A) Fund 1
• B) Fund 2
• C) Fund 3
• D) Fund 4
• Solution: Fund 4 has the smallest R².

Recognize the reduction in global extreme poverty rates over time.

Comprehend the distribution of the world's income among its population.

Understand the demographic and economic distinctions between industrially advanced countries (IACs) and developing/less developed countries (DVCs).

Recognize the criteria for classifying countries based on income levels and identify examples of low-income countries.

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