Principles of Economics, 7th Edition

Published by South-Western College
ISBN 10: 128516587X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28516-587-5

Chapter 27 - Part IX - The Basic Tools of Finance - Questions for Review - Page 581: 3

Answer

Diversification is the reduction of risk by replacing a great single risk with many smaller risks. This works in the concepts of stocks and mutual funds. It is better to have a mutual fund rather than a single stock because the incurred risk is significantly lower in mutual funds.

Work Step by Step

This question asks you to understand the concept of mutual funds and how diversifying a portfolio is important in business when you aim to incur smaller risk. Think about stocks and mutual funds when you think of diversification.
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