9.13 The probability that the economy will experience moderate growth next year is 0.4. The probability of

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9.13 The probability that the economy will experience moderate growth next year is 0.4. The probability of a recession is 0.3, and the probability of a rapid expansion is also 0.3. If the economy falls into a recession, you can expect to receive a return on your portfolio of 2 percent. With moderate growth your return will be 5 percent. If there is a rapid expansion, your portfolio will return 10 percent.

a. What is your expected return?

b. What is the standard deviation of that return?

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Corporate Finance

ISBN: 9780071229036

6th International Edition

Authors: Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, Jeffrey Jaffe

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