What Is Meant by the "Law of One Price"? in Discussing

question 133

Essay

What is meant by the "law of one price"? In discussing the law of demand, Hubbard and O'Brien claim there has been only one example found of an exception to the law (that is, evidence of an upward-sloping demand curve).Are there exceptions to the law of one price?

---

Definitions:

Entity Method

A consolidation method wherein investments in subsidiaries are reported at cost and income from the investment is recognized to the extent of dividends received.

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, typically through ownership of more than half of its voting stock.

Entity Method

An accounting approach where investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost or in accordance with specific accounting standards, without consolidating the financial statements of the parent and subsidiary.

Carrying Value

The book value of assets and liabilities as recorded on the balance sheet, calculated as the original cost less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.