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People who are risk averse dislike bad outcomes more than they like comparable good outcomes.

A) True
B) False

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The future value of $1 saved today is $1/(1 + r).

A) True
B) False

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Alivia deposited $3,000 into an account two years ago. The first year she earned 6 percent interest; the second year she earned 5 percent. How much money does Alivia have in her account today?


A) $3,180.00
B) $3,150.00
C) $3,339.00
D) $3,427.53

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Actively managed mutual funds usually fail to outperform index funds, and this fact provides evidence in favor of the efficient markets hypothesis.

A) True
B) False

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Write the formula for finding the future value in n years of $x today.

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You are tearing down a building and find $1 in change that someone lost when working on the building 140 years ago. If, instead of being careless with the $1 in change, this person had deposited it into a bank and earned 2 percent interest every year for 140 years, how much would be in the account today according to the rule of 70?


A) $4
B) $8
C) $16
D) $32

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Figure 27-3 The following figure shows a utility function for Dexter. Figure 27-3 The following figure shows a utility function for Dexter.   -Refer to Figure 27-3. From the appearance of the graph, we know that A) Dexter's level of satisfaction increases by more when his wealth increases from $1,001 to $1,002 than it does when his wealth increases from $1,000 to $1,001. B) Dexter's level of satisfaction increases by less when his wealth increases from $1,001 to $1,002 than it does when his wealth increases from $1,000 to $1,001. C) Dexter's level of satisfaction increases by the same amount when his wealth increases from $1,001 to $1,002 as it does when his wealth increases from $1,000 to $1,001. D) the change in Dexter's level of satisfaction is constant as wealth increases. -Refer to Figure 27-3. From the appearance of the graph, we know that


A) Dexter's level of satisfaction increases by more when his wealth increases from $1,001 to $1,002 than it does when his wealth increases from $1,000 to $1,001.
B) Dexter's level of satisfaction increases by less when his wealth increases from $1,001 to $1,002 than it does when his wealth increases from $1,000 to $1,001.
C) Dexter's level of satisfaction increases by the same amount when his wealth increases from $1,001 to $1,002 as it does when his wealth increases from $1,000 to $1,001.
D) the change in Dexter's level of satisfaction is constant as wealth increases.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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Fundamental analysis shows that Johnson's Lumber Corporation's stock is overvalued.


A) This means its present value is less than its price; you should consider adding it to your portfolio.
B) This means its present value is more than its price; you shouldn't consider adding it to your portfolio.
C) This means its present value is less than its price; you shouldn't consider adding it to your portfolio.
D) This means its present value is more than its price; you should consider adding it to your portfolio.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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According to the efficient markets hypothesis, the number of people who think a stock is overvalued exactly balances the number of people who think a stock is undervalued.

A) True
B) False

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Figure 27-3 The following figure shows a utility function for Dexter. Figure 27-3 The following figure shows a utility function for Dexter.   -Refer to Figure 27-3. From the appearance of the utility function, we know that A) Dexter is risk averse. B) Dexter gains more satisfaction when his wealth increases by X dollars than he loses in satisfaction when his wealth decreases by X dollars. C) the property of decreasing marginal utility applies to Dexter. D) Dexter does not enjoy engaging in risky behavior. -Refer to Figure 27-3. From the appearance of the utility function, we know that


A) Dexter is risk averse.
B) Dexter gains more satisfaction when his wealth increases by X dollars than he loses in satisfaction when his wealth decreases by X dollars.
C) the property of decreasing marginal utility applies to Dexter.
D) Dexter does not enjoy engaging in risky behavior.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The value of a stock depends on the ability of the company to generate dividends and the expected price of the stock when the stockholder sells her shares.

A) True
B) False

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If a person had increasing marginal utility, then the decline in utility from losing $1,000 would be greater than the increase in utility from gaining $1,000.

A) True
B) False

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From the standpoint of the economy as a whole, the role of insurance is not to eliminate the risks inherent in life. Then what is its purpose?

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To spread these risk...

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Suppose interest of 5% each year for two years can be earned on $1,000 saved today with no risk. What is the least amount a person would need to have a 50% chance of winning to be willing to face a 50% chance of losing $1,000 today and be considered risk averse?


A) $907.03 to be paid in two years
B) $1,000.01 to be paid in two years
C) $1,100.01 to be paid in two years
D) $1,102.51 to be paid in two years

E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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Kayla faces risks and she pays a fee to ABC Company; in return, ABC Company agrees to accept some or all of Kayla's risks. ABC Company is


A) a mutual fund.
B) an insurance company.
C) a diversified company.
D) an equity-financed company.

E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following is the correct expression for finding the present value of a $500 payment two years from today if the interest rate is 6 percent?


A) $500/(1.06) 2
B) $500 − 500(1.06) 2
C) $500/(1.02) 6
D) $500*(1.06) 2

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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How does moral hazard matter in the market for insurance?

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Once people have ins...

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Suppose you place $500 into a savings account that will pay you 6% interest per year. What will be the future value of the savings account in 15 years?

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A firm has three different investment options. Option A will give the firm $10 million at the end of one year, $10 million at the end of two years, and $10 million at the end of three years. Option B will give the firm $15 million at the end of one year, $10 million at the end of two years, and $5 million at the end of three years. Option C will give the firm $30 million at the end of one year, and nothing thereafter. Which of these options has the highest present value?


A) Option A
B) Option B
C) Option C
D) The answer depends on the rate of interest, which is not specified here.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Rory has purchased a product from an insurance company that requires the insurance company to pay him $5,000 each year, and he will continue to receive these payments until he dies. This series of payments is called


A) a portfolio.
B) a bond.
C) a dividend.
D) an annuity.

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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