Which Statement Is TRUE of Speculative Bubbles in Stock Prices

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE of speculative bubbles in stock prices?

• A) They are easy to detect by simply looking at the trends in stock prices.
• B) They can never be detected even after they occur.
• C) They are difficult to detect until after they burst.
• D) They never exist in stock markets.

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