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What is a key characteristic of fundamental risks?
What is a key characteristic of fundamental risks?
Which of the following is an example of a particular risk?
Which of the following is an example of a particular risk?
Dynamic risks are primarily caused by what?
Dynamic risks are primarily caused by what?
What distinguishes pure risk from speculative risk?
What distinguishes pure risk from speculative risk?
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Static risks are characterized by which of the following?
Static risks are characterized by which of the following?
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Which risk type is described as having no potential for monetary gain?
Which risk type is described as having no potential for monetary gain?
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Why are speculative risks generally not insurable?
Why are speculative risks generally not insurable?
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Which of the following is true about insurability?
Which of the following is true about insurability?
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Study Notes
Classifications of Risks
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Fundamental Risk
- Affects the entire economy or large groups within it.
- Examples: hyperinflation, earthquakes, war.
- Typically not insurable due to their widespread nature.
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Particular Risk
- Impacts individuals rather than the whole community.
- Examples: robbery, fires, thefts.
- Generally insurable due to their localized impact.
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Dynamic Risks
- Result from economic changes that may lead to financial losses.
- Notable in the tech field, causing some companies to fail while others succeed.
- Reflects the fluid nature of market conditions and technology.
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Static Risks
- Associated with losses that occur regardless of economic changes.
- Examples: mismanagement, dishonesty, floods.
- Confers only losses without societal benefits.
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Pure Risk
- Involves scenarios with either a loss or no loss; no potential for gain.
- Key management aspects: the quantum of potential loss and the probability of loss occurrence.
- Focus of insurance, which deals exclusively with pure risks.
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Speculative Risk
- Relates to investment scenarios, with potential for both loss and gain.
- Distinguished by the possibility of exceeding expected returns or suffering losses on principal.
- Not insurable; however, consequences resulting from speculative risks may be insurable (e.g., damage from a flood).
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Description
This quiz explores the different classifications of risks, including fundamental and particular risks. It examines how these risks impact individuals and the larger economy, along with examples such as hyperinflation and natural disasters. Test your understanding of these crucial economic concepts!
