Corporate Finance
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259918940
Author: Ross, Stephen A.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 14, Problem 3CQ
- a. It implies perfect
forecasting ability. - b. It implies that prices reflect all available information.
- c. It implies an irrational market.
- d. It implies that prices do not fluctuate.
- e. IT results from keen competition among investors.
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