How Long Does It Take Prices of Securities to Adjust

question 78

Multiple Choice

How long does it take prices of securities to adjust so as to eliminate arbitrage profits?

• A) seconds
• B) hours
• C) days
• D) months

Recognize the concept of compensating differentials and how they contribute to wage disparities.

Grasp the marginal productivity theory of income distribution and its implications.

Comprehend the concept and purpose of efficiency wages and their effects on unemployment.

Understand the factors that contribute to wage disparities among workers with similar qualifications.

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