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The more elastic the supply, the larger the deadweight loss from a tax, all else equal.
Random Walk
A theory suggesting that stock market prices evolve according to a random path, making it impossible to consistently predict future movements based on past trends.
Stock Price Changes
Variations in the market price of a company’s stock over time.
Book-To-Market Firms
Firms characterized by their high book value relative to market value, often used as an investment metric.
Adjusting for Beta
The process of modifying an investment or portfolio's risk profile to align with a desired level of market volatility or beta.
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