Discuss each question with a 50 word response.

1. What are the differences between systematic and non systematic risk?

2. How do you calculate expected returns, variance, and standard deviation?

3. What are main elements in calculating the cost of capital?

4. How would an increase in debt affect cost of capital?

5. What is the definition of weighted average cost of capital?

6. How would you identify an organization's optimal cost of capital?

7. How does dividend policy affect the growth of a firm?

8. How are dividends paid?