- CFA Exams
- CFA Level I Exam
- Study Session 8. Corporate Finance (2)
- Reading 23. Mergers and Acquisitions
- Subject 3. Mergers and industry life cycle
CFA Practice Question
Which of the following is incorrect?
A. The current demographic trends in the U.S., that is an aging population with a larger percentage of people in the 40 to 60 age bracket, is detrimental to the financial services industry.
B. A five stage model of an industry life cycle could be: Pioneering development; Rapid accelerating growth; Mature growth; Stabilization and market maturity; and Deceleration of growth and decline.
C. Porter's five forces that determine competition within an industry are: Rivalry among existing competitors; New entrants; Substitute Products; Bargaining power of buyers; and Bargaining power of suppliers
Explanation: The current demographic trends in the U.S. - that is an aging population with a larger percentage of people in the 40 to 60 age bracket - is beneficial to the financial services industry as people in the 40 to 60 age group tend to save more.
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