How Effective Are Polygraph Tests and the Use of "Experts

question 12

Essay

How effective are polygraph tests and the use of "experts" in detecting deception?

Grasp the role of information dissemination and competition in ensuring market efficiency.

Calculate total returns on investments, incorporating both capital gains/losses and dividend payments.

Recognize the ethical considerations in financial markets, specifically the impact of insider trading on market efficiency.

Understand the concept of net present value (NPV) and its relation to efficient markets.

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Definitions:

Culture Jamming

refers to the act of subverting mainstream cultural institutions or media to challenge or critique consumerism, politics, or social norms.

Buying Behaviour

Buying behaviour is the process by which consumers decide whether, what, when, from whom, and how much to purchase, influenced by psychological and social factors.

Ethical Products

Goods and services developed, produced, and distributed in a manner that is considered morally right and beneficial to society, often focusing on sustainability, fairness, and minimal harm.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Business practices involving initiatives that benefit society, reflecting a company's commitment to act ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as the local community and society at large.