The Efficient Markets Hypothesis Suggests That If an Unexploited Profit

question 5

Multiple Choice

The efficient markets hypothesis suggests that if an unexploited profit opportunity arises in an efficient market,

• A) it will tend to go unnoticed for some time.
• B) it will be quickly eliminated.
• C) financial analysts are your best source of this information.
• D) prices will reflect the unexploited profit opportunity.

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Definitions:

Collective Delusion

A phenomenon where a group of people share and believe in a false or unfounded idea or belief.

Rationally Evaluating

The process of logically assessing something to form a judgment or conclusion.

Evidence

Reasons for believing that a statement or claim is true or probably true.

Confirmation Bias

The human tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.