What Are the Requisite Elements of Fraud

question 18

Essay

What are the requisite elements of fraud?

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Definitions:

Financial Markets

Marketplaces where buyers and sellers participate in the trade of assets such as equities, bonds, currencies, and derivatives.

Market Efficiency

A concept that describes the degree to which stock prices and other securities prices reflect all available, relevant information.

Market Value

The ongoing cost in the market for an asset or service to be sold or bought.

Investment Cost

The total expenses incurred in purchasing an asset, including the price of the asset plus any additional fees or charges.