An Important Assumption Underlying the Use of Technical Analysis Techniques

question 82

Multiple Choice

An important assumption underlying the use of technical analysis techniques is that ________.

• A) security prices adjust rapidly to new information
• B) security prices adjust gradually to new information
• C) security dealers will provide enough liquidity to keep price changes relatively small
• D) all investors have immediate and costless access to information

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Definitions:

Principal-Agent Problem

A dilemma in economics and organizational theory where one party (agent) is expected to act in the best interest of another party (principal) but may act in their own interest instead.

Profit Maximization

A business objective aiming to achieve the highest profit possible, guiding decisions on production, pricing, and investment.

Economic Theory

A set of principles and models that explain how economies function, covering the distribution, consumption, and production of goods and services.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party engages in risky behavior knowing that it is protected against the consequences, often due to the existence of insurance or similar safety nets.