How Does Competition Among Investors Lead to Efficient Markets

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Essay

How does competition among investors lead to efficient markets?

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Definitions:

Federal Reserve System

The central banking system of the United States, which oversees the nation's monetary policy, regulates banks, maintains financial stability, and provides financial services.

Board of Governors

An executive or administrative arm of an organization or system, often responsible for making key decisions and overseeing operations.

Reserve Requirements

Central bank regulations that set the minimum amount of reserves that must be held by commercial banks.

Money Supply

The money supply is the total amount of money—cash, coins, and balances in bank accounts—in circulation within a country's economy at a given time.