Assume you are given the following information regarding the expected returns for an asset, for different states of the economy.  Show work for all parts requiring computation. state.          probability       expected return Recession             0.1                 -0.04 normal                    0.5                    0.07 expansion          0.4                    0.12 What is the expected return for the asset?             What is the standard deviation of returns for the asset?

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Market Efficiency

Market efficiency refers to the market's ability to provide investors with all available information about investment options for buying and selling securities. Market efficiency reflects the true value of securities without undervaluing or overvaluing them. When the quality and quantity of information increase, the market becomes more efficient, allowing it to reduce arbitrage and obtain higher market returns from investment. In a well-functioning market, everyone receives all information completely and immediately at no cost. It opens up a plethora of opportunities for investors to access various investment options.