Question

There are many concerns for risk-averse lenders. Consider the following: 1. Lenders are concerned that borrowers with the greatest risk are the ones most likely to actively pursue loans. 2. Lenders are concerned that real GDP will decline leading to reduced corporate profits. 3. Lenders are concerned that products produced by certain corporations will become obsolete. a. 1 is market risk; 2 is firm-specific risk b. 2 is market risk; 3 is firm-specific risk c. 3 is market risk; 1 is firm-specific risk d. 2 is firm-specific risk; 3 is market risk

Answer 1

Answer:

b. 2 is market risk ;  3 is firm specific risk.

Explanation:

Market risk is the one which is not in the control of the organization and it can not be avoided. Firm specific risk is the business internal risk which a company chooses with it will. In the given scenario the market risk is the concern that real GDP will decline and the profit will be reduced. The product obsolete risk is business specific risk.