1. You buy a 1-year put option and sell the corresponding call option. Both options are written on 1 share of IBM stock and both have an exercise price of $97. In addition, you also buy 1 share of IBM stock. What is the net payoff you receive from this 3-asset portfolio if at expiration the price of each share of IBM stock is $47?
2. What roles do the various disciplines have (i.e., Executive, Sales, Finance, Operations) in analyzing innovation projects as an investment portfolio?
3. During the credit crisis in the 2008 – 2009, banks were criticized for restricting their credit. Do you think banks should be allowed to restrict their credit during the credit crisis? Why or Why not?