If Financial Markets Are Efficient,then Attempting to Accurately Predict Interest

question 52

Multiple Choice

If financial markets are efficient,then attempting to accurately predict interest rates is:

• A)an endeavor best left to corporate executives.
• B)a relatively easy and accurate exercise.
• C)a waste of good time.
• D)relatively easy to do if you have a general understanding of finance and economics.
• E)a little tricky but wise managers tend to succeed at it on an ongoing basis.

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