Answer:
Portfolio A and Portfolio B
Explanation:
In this question, we apply the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) formula which is shown below
Expected rate of return = Risk-free rate of return + Beta × (Market rate of return - Risk-free rate of return)
The Market rate of return - Risk-free rate of return) = Market risk premium
Let us assume the market risk premium be X
For Portfolio A:
21% = 8% + 1.3 × X
13% = 1.3 × X
So, the X = 10%
For Portfolio B:
17% = 8% + 0.7 × X
9% = 0.7 × X
So, the X = 12.86%
Based on the market risk premium calculations, we can conclude that Portfolio A should be in short position while Portfolio B should be in long position as portfolio B has higher market risk premium than B
Answer: Option (C) is correct.
Explanation:
A country has a comparative advantage in producing a commodity if the opportunity cost of producing that good is lesser in that country as compared to the other country.
From the information given in the question, it is clear that Alphaland has a comparative advantage in axes and Betaville has a comparative advantage in batons.
Hence, Alphaland will trade axes for batons only if the price of batons is lower than the cost of producing it in Alphaland. So that there is a possibility mutually beneficial trade.
Answer:
The property would be given to the next available direct relation of his who happens to be his sister. This is because, most property are shared among siblings. Since Smith's sister is one of his sibling, she is entitled to receive the property.
Explanation:
Answer:
a. Suppose that if you receive the stock bonus, you are free to trade it. Which form of the bonus should you choose? What is its value?
I would choose the stock bonus because the current market price = 200 x $64 = $12,800 which is much higher than $4,600 (cash bonus)
b. Suppose that if you receive the stock bonus, you are required to hold it for at least one year. What can you say about the value of the stock bonus now? What will your decision depend on?
Even if you are required to hold the stock for one year, the price difference with the cash bonus is too great = ($12,800 - $4,600) / $4,600 = 178% higher. Since you are employed by the company, you should know if the company is doing well or not, and the probable future stock price.
Only if something catastrophic happened to the company would make the cash bonus more attractive.
