According to the Efficient Market Hypothesis

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to the efficient market hypothesis

• A)changes in the prices of stocks are predictable.Evidence shows that managed funds typically do better than indexed funds.
• B)changes in the prices of stocks are predictable.Evidence shows that indexed funds typically do better than managed funds.
• C)changes in the prices of stocks are not predictable.Evidence shows that managed funds typically do better than indexed funds.
• D)changes in the prices of stocks are not predictable.Evidence shows that indexed funds typically do better than managed funds.

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Definitions:

Nationally Franchised

Businesses that operate under a licensing agreement allowing them to sell products or services under a national company's brand and operational model.

Uninformed Consumers

Consumers lacking sufficient information about products or services to make knowledgeable decisions.

Elasticity of Supply

A measure of how much the quantity supplied of a good changes in response to a change in price.

Free Rider Problem

The Free Rider Problem occurs in situations where individuals or entities benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, leading to underprovision of those goods or services.