Which Statement Is Correct

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct?

• A) When stock prices barely change for a while, they are said to be stuck in a "bubble."
• B) Bubbles can result when prices rise rapidly and investors join the game on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.
• C) Most bubbles with hindsight can be justified by the improved fundamentals.
• D) "Bubbles" is another term for stocks in high-tech industries.

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Definitions:

Horyuji

An ancient Buddhist temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan, known for its historic wooden structures and as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Kamakura Period

A period in Japanese history running from 1185 to 1333, marked by the rule of the Kamakura shogunate and noted for the emergence of the samurai class and the spread of Zen Buddhism.

Esoteric Buddhism

A branch of Buddhism focusing on secret teachings and rituals meant to be understood or practiced by a select group of initiates.

Zen Buddhism

A branch of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation, personal insight, and simplicity to achieve enlightenment.