Question:
Consider the following two, completely separate, economies. The expected and volatility of all stocks in both economies is the same. In the first economy, all stocks move together-in good times all prices rise together and in bad times they all fall together. In the second economy, stock returns are independent-one stock increasing in price has no effect on the prices of other stocks. Assuming you are risk-averse and you could chose one of the two economies in which to invest, which one would you choose.
Only a short response is needed.