Which of the Following Statements Is $\underline{not}$ True Regarding the Efficient-Markets Hypothesis?
A)It Stems Primarily from the Efficient-Markets

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is $\underline{not}$ true regarding the efficient-markets hypothesis?

• A)It stems primarily from the discipline of finance.
• B)It assumes that market prices of publicly traded securities reflect fully all publicly available information.
• C)As a result of this proposition, the impetus for less disclosure with more concern for choice among accounting alternatives has grown stronger.
• D)It states that the return of a security is based on its risk.

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