The Statement That Stock Prices Follow a Random Walk Implies

question 29

Multiple Choice

The statement that stock prices follow a random walk implies that
I.successive price changes are independent of each other;
II.successive price changes are positively related;
III.successive price changes are negatively related;
IV.the autocorrelation coefficient is either +1.0 or −1.0

• A)I only
• B)II and III only
• C)IV only
• D)III only

Grasp the concepts of budget deficits, surpluses, and their implications.

Understand the impact of fiscal policy on employment and economic gaps.

Identify the historical context and trends of fiscal policy and national debt.

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