An Order to Buy or Sell a Stock Immediately at the Best

question 76

Multiple Choice

An order to buy or sell a stock immediately at the best price available is called a:

• A)market order.
• B)price option.
• C)limit order.
• D)discretionary order.

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Definitions:

Efficient Equilibrium

A state in an economy where every resource is optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

External Benefits

Benefits resulting from a transaction that affect parties not directly involved in the transaction, often leading to positive outcomes for society.

External Costs

Costs of a transaction or activity that affect third parties who did not choose to incur that cost, often seen in environmental pollution.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and a product for which there are many substitutes.