In a few sentences, answer the following question as completely as you can. We routinely assume that investors are “risk-averse return-seekers” (i.e., they like returns and dislike risk). If so, why do we contend that only systematic risk is important? Alternatively, why is total risk, on its own, not important to investors?

One reason that firms exist is that most investors are risk averse, so they are not willing to make the kinds of risky investments that firms typically undertake. O True O False

How investors handle risk is an important topic that usually only economists observe.

After graduation, you plan to work for Asia Corporation for 12 years and then start your own business. You expect to save and deposit Php7,500 a year for the first 6 years (n = 1 through     n = 6) and Php15,000 annually for the following 6 years (n = 7 through n = 12).  The first deposit will be made a year from today. In addition, your grandfather just gave you a Php25,000 graduation gift which you will deposit immediately (n = 0).  If the account earns 8% compounded annually, how much will you have when you start your business 12 years from now? A.Php228,145 B. Php250,712 C. Php260,302 D. Php263,907 E. Php277,797