Concept explainers
Factors that affect the
Concept Introduction:
Wealth:
Wealth can be identified as the accumulation of resources we have.
Expected Return:
Expected return is the return expected over the next period.
Risk:
It is the degree of uncertainty associated with the return on one asset relative to another alternative assets.
Liquidity:
It is the ease at which an asset can be converted into cash.
Explanation of Solution
Wealth:
With increase in wealth, we have more resources available to purchase assets. Holding everything else constant, an increase in wealth raises the quantity demanded of an asset.
Expected Return:
An increase in expected return of a certain asset relative to another alternative asset, holding everything else unchanged, raises the quantity of that particular asset.
Risk:
A risk averse person
Liquidity:
The more liquid an asset relative to alternative assets, holding everything constant, the more desirable it is and the greater the quantity demanded will be.
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