If Asset Markets Are Driven by the "Animal Spirits" of Investors

question 11

Multiple Choice

If asset markets are driven by the "animal spirits" of investors, then

• A) those markets reflect rational behaviour.
• B) those markets reflect irrational behaviour.
• C) the efficient markets hypothesis is correct.
• D) the stock market exhibits informational efficiency.

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