Select one: A. You are running a regression of Y = a + BX1 + yX1 x2 + You estimate a to be positive, ß to be positive, and y to be negative. As a result, the impact of X1 on Y will be weakened by X2. O B. According to the agency theory, the agency problem is more significant for firms with a higher level of free cash flows. O C.f volatility of the underlying asset increases, it will increase the value of a call option but will decrease the value of a put option. O D. Anchoring bias indicates that people tend to stay with the default option.

Select one: A. You are running a regression of Y = a + BX1 + yX1 x2 + You estimate a to be positive, ß to be positive, and y to be negative. As a result, the impact of X1 on Y will be weakened by X2. O B. According to the agency theory, the agency problem is more significant for firms with a higher level of free cash flows. O C.f volatility of the underlying asset increases, it will increase the value of a call option but will decrease the value of a put option. O D. Anchoring bias indicates that people tend to stay with the default option.

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