Investments that have earned the highest rates of return over time also have

A) the lowest risk.
B) the highest standard deviation of returns.
C) the largest market capitalization.
D) the least sensitivity to inflation.

Answer: B

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A) basic human needs can drive the development of global products. B) "self-actualization" is the highest-order need in Japan as well as Western nations. C) status needs in different countries can only be fulfilled with localized products. D) "luxury badging" is irrelevant to companies marketing in Asia. E) Asians differ from Westerners in their basic physiological needs.

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Which of the following statements concerning private placements is MOST correct?

A) Private placements do not involve investment bankers. B) More than half of all private placements are sold to federal, state, or local governments or government agencies. C) Although not selling the securities to the public, investment bankers may provide advice on the evaluation of prospective buyers and the terms of sale for private placements. D) Private placements are limited to stocks, not bonds.

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