According to the Efficient Markets Theory of Stock Prices,some Investors

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the efficient markets theory of stock prices,some investors outperform the market because

• A)they are especially skilled at analyzing stock price trends
• B)in any large group of investors,there will probably be some unusually lucky ones
• C)they are most likely the beneficiaries of insider trading
• D)they have better information about firms' technologies and production costs
• E)they have a superior ability to predict consumer behavior

Differentiate between short-run and long-run elasticity in various markets.

Comprehend the effects of fixed and variable resources on market supply and demand.

Recognize the role of cross elasticity of demand in assessing the relationship between goods.

Understand the implications of income elasticity of demand on consumer buying behavior.

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