Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is correct?

• A) Stock prices are independent of the economic cycle.
• B) Stock prices change simultaneously with the economy.
• C) Stock prices are often used to predict changes in the economy.
• D) Changes in stock prices generally lag changes in the economy.

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