Which of the Following Real-World Scenarios Best Exemplifies Information Asymmetry

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following real-world scenarios best exemplifies information asymmetry in a public stock company?

• A) Based on a tip-off by a Goldman Sachs employee, the Galleon Group was able to sell its holdings in Goldman Sachs' stocks prior to the announcement.
• B) GE knew that it could create a profitable venture out of producing green products, so it rolled out the ecomagination strategy.
• C) Mark Hurd, CEO of HP, was unaware of the sexual harassment allegations, and the board's demand for him to resign caught him by surprise.
• D) Goldman Sachs was party to the Abacus deal despite knowing its shortcomings.

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