Asked by catherine phiri on Sep 24, 2024

​The key distinction between risk and uncertainty is

A) ​Risk cannot be quantified,priced or traded
B) Uncertainty refers to not knowing possible outcomes or their probabilities
C) Uncertainty is modeled by listing the possible outcomes and assigning probabilities to the outcomes
D) ​Risk has to do with not knowing the probability distribution of a random variable

Risk

The uncertainty regarding the loss or gain in the future, affecting decisions in finance and investments.

Uncertainty

A situation where the outcomes of actions or events are unknown, often leading to risk in decision-making.

  • Distinguish between the concepts of risk and uncertainty and their relevance in business decisions.