On October 19, 1987, Stock Prices in Hong Kong Began

question 75

Multiple Choice

On October 19, 1987, stock prices in Hong Kong began collapsing and spread throughout the day into Europe and then North America as their stock markets opened for trading. Within one week, Hong Kong fell 46 percent, Australia 42 percent, the U.S. 23 percent, and Canada 23 percent. This is an example of an event called _____.

• A) diversification
• B) sensitivity
• C) domestication
• D) speculation
• E) contagion

Understand the responsibilities and roles within corporate financial management and governance structures.

Distinguish between the types of markets for trading securities and their characteristics.

Understand the structure and functions of various stock exchanges.

Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of business ownership.

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