Briefly Outline the Rationale Behind the Efficient Market Hypothesis and Explain

question 78

Essay

Briefly outline the rationale behind the efficient market hypothesis and explain its implications for technical and fundamental analysis.

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Definitions:

Progressive

A term often used in the context of taxation or political ideology, indicating policies or stances that aim to redistribute resources from the more affluent to the less affluent.

Income Tax

Tax levied by a government directly on income, especially an annual tax on personal income.

Work and Leisure

Describes the balance between the time and effort spent in gainful employment and the time spent in recreational activities or rest.

Second Best

Refers to a situation wherein the optimal condition cannot be achieved, and the best possible alternative under the given restrictions is adopted.