There is 50% chance of a recession next quarter. Given that there is a recession, Kate believes there is a 30% chance that she will make capital gains on her investments. What is the joint probability of a recession and Kate not making capital gains? Note: the events of making gains and not making gains conditional on a recession are collectively exhaustive.

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There is 50% chance of a recession next quarter. Given that there is a recession, Kate believes there is a 30% chance that she will make capital gains on her investments. What is the joint probability of a recession and Kate not making capital gains? Note: the events of making gains and not making gains conditional on a recession are collectively exhaustive.

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