In the Aftermath of the Great Recession of 2007-2009, a New

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Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of the Great Recession of 2007-2009, a new breed of "market monetarists" suggested that the Fed and other central banks should use which of the following to adjust monetary policy?

• A)stock markets
• B)domestic and export markets
• C)predictions markets
• D)labor markets

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.

Grasp the importance of market reactions to unexpected news as evidence of market efficiency.

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A firm that is the sole seller of a product without any close substitutes.

Game Theory

The study of how people behave in strategic situations

Competitive Markets

Markets in which there are many buyers and sellers so that each has a negligible impact on the market price of goods and services.

Monopoly Markets

Markets in which a single seller dominates, with no viable competition, often leading to higher prices for consumers.