Imagine That You Had Received Advanced Confidential Information About the Impending

question 15

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you had received advanced confidential information about the impending release of a new product.It appears that this new technology is going to be a huge hit and very profitable for the company and its stockholders.No announcement has been made,so you would be able to purchase stock at a lower price.But such "insider trading" is illegal.You don't believe that anyone would be significantly financially harmed if you break this law.Which of the following topics is MOST relevant to your decision?

• A) theory of the good
• B) fallacy of scarcity
• C) agency objections
• D) counterintuitive consequences

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