A speculative bubble occurs when asset prices:
A. grow slowly because the economy is in a slump.
B. grow rapidly due unrealistic expectations about further price growth.
C. fall rapidly due to realistic expectations about further price declines.
D. don't change because investors are uncertain about the future of the economy.
Answer: B
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