Short-term bond yields are generally than long-term bond yields, whereas long-term bond prices are generally than short-term bond prices.

The returns on the common stock of maynard cosmetic specialties are quite cyclical. in a boom economy, the stock is expected to return 22 percent in comparison to 9 percent in a normal economy and a negative 14 percent in a recessionary period. the probability of a recession is 35 percent while the probability of a boom is 10 percent. what is the standard deviation of the returns on this stock?

Robert owns a life insurance policy that he purchased when he first graduated college. it has a $100,000 death benefit and robert pays premiums for it every month out of his checking account. the insurance robert has is most likely da. permanent life insurance o b. term life insurance o c. group life insurance o d. individual life insurance

Which of the following best explains why online retail companies have an advantage over regular stores? a. their employees make less money because they mostly perform unskilled tasks. b. they are able to keep distribution costs low by negotiating deals with shipping companies. c. their transactions require expensive state-of-the-art technological devices. d. they have a larger number of potential customers because people anywhere can buy from them.