Question 1

Diversification

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A)   increases the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return, but reduces market risk.
B)   increases the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return, but reduces firm­specific risk..
C)   reduces the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return and reduces market risk.
D)   reduces the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return and reduces firm­specific risk.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

An index fund

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A)   holds only stocks and bonds that are indexed to inflation.
B)   holds all the stocks in a given stock index.
C)   guarantees a return that follows the index of leading economic indicators.
D)   typically has a lower return than a managed fund.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The performance of index funds

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A)   usually falls short of the performance of actively-managed funds.
B)   provides evidence in support of the notion that stock prices do not depend upon supply and demand.
C)   provides evidence in support of the efficient markets hypothesis.
D)   provides evidence in support of the notion that stock-market participants are irrational.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Anna deposited $10,000 into an account three years ago. The first year she earned 12 percent interest, the second year she earned 8 percent interest, and the third year she earned 4 percent interest. How much money does she have in her account today?

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A)   $12,579.84
B)   $12,596.80
C)   $12,597.12
D)   None of the above are correct to the nearest cent.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

The nation of Zambonia experiences the same rate of population growth every year. If the population of Zambonia doubles every 35 years, then what is the approximate annual rate of population growth?

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Using the Rule of 70...

Question 6

According to the efficient markets hypothesis, worse-than-expected news about a corporation will

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A)   have no effect on its stock price.
B)   raise the price of the stock.
C)   lower the price of the stock.
D)   change the price of the stock in a random direction.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Moral hazard is illustrated by people who take greater risks after they purchase insurance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is adverse selection?

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A)   the risk associated with selecting stocks in only a few specific companies
B)   the risk that a person will become overconfident in his ability to select stocks
C)   a high-risk person being more likely to apply for insurance
D)   after obtaining insurance a person having less incentive to be carefulE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Missy recently rearranged her portfolio so that it has a higher average return. As a result of this rearranging, Missy

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A)   raised both firm-specific risk and market risk.
B)   raised firm-specific risk, but not market risk.
C)   raised market risk, but not firm-specific risk.
D)   None of the above is correct.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 10

To diversify, a homeowner with a variable-rate mortgage should choose investments that

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A)   pay higher returns when interest rates rise and lower returns when interest rates fall.
B)   pay lower returns when interest rates rise and higher returns when interest rates fall.
C)   provide a higher return than the market average.
D)   provide a lower return than the market average.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

According to the efficient markets hypothesis, stocks follow a random walk so that stocks that increase in price one year are more likely to increase than decrease in the next year.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Marcia has four savings accounts. Which account has the largest balance?

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A)   $100 deposited 1 year ago at an 8 percent interest rate
B)   $100 deposited 2 years ago at a 4 percent interest rate
C)   $100 deposited 4 years ago at a 2 percent interest rate
D)   $100 deposited 8 years ago at a 1 percent interest rateE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Manufacturers of Weightbegone are concerned that genetic advances in weight control might reduce the demand for their diet snacks. This is an example of

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A)   firm­specific risk, which will likely raise shareholders' demand for higher return.
B)   firm­specific risk, which will likely not likely raise shareholders' demand for higher return.
C)   market risk, which will likely raise shareholders' demand for higher return.
D)   market risk, which will likely not raise shareholders' demand for higher return.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Suppose you purchase a savings bond today for $25. In seven years you may cash in the savings bond for $50. What is the approximate interest rate paid by the savings bond?

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A)   5%
B)   10%
C)   15%
D)   20%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Figure 27-5. The figure shows a utility function for Dexter. 
-Refer to Figure 27-5. From the appearance of the utility function, we know that

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A)   Dexter is risk averse.
B)   Dexter gains less satisfaction when his wealth increases by X dollars than he loses in satisfaction when his wealth decreases by X dollars.
C)   the property of diminishing marginal utility does not apply to Dexter.
D)   All of the above are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

According to the rule of 70, if you earn an interest rate of 3.5 percent, your savings will double about every 20 years.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If Cara's utility falls more by losing $600 than it rises by gaining $600, she has

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A)   increasing marginal utility of wealth and is risk averse.
B)   increasing marginal utility of wealth but is not risk averse.
C)   decreasing marginal utility of wealth and is risk averse.
D)   decreasing marginal utility of wealth but is not risk averse.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

At which interest rate is the present value of $145.80 two years from today equal to $125 today?

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A)   2 percent
B)   4 percent
C)   6 percent
D)   8 percentE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Jarrod says that the future value of $250 saved for one year at 6 percent interest is less than the future value of $250 saved for two years at 3 percent interest. Simon says that the present value of a $250 payment to be received in one year when the interest rate is 6 percent is less than the value of a $250 payment to be received in two years when the interest rate is 3 percent.

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A)   Jarrod and Simon are both correct.
B)   Jarrod and Simon are both incorrect.
C)   Only Jarrod is correct.
D)   Only Simon is correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

A company has an investment project that will cost $2 million today and yield a payoff of $3 million in 5 years. What interest rate represents the cutoff between profitability and nonprofitability for this project?

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