Which One of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 51

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 start to rise before the end of a recession.
• D)Changes in stock prices generally lag changes in the economy.

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