The relationship between the value and the price of a stock suggests that

A. the equilibrium price of a stock strikes a balance between those who think the stock is worth more and those who think the stock it's worth less at the current price.
B. it is the stock market's best guess regarding the expected value of the company's future profits.
C. stocks are overvalued.
D. both A and B are true.


Ans: D. both A and B are true.

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According to liquidity preference theory, the money-supply curve would shift rightward

a. if the money demand curve shifted right. b. if the Federal Reserve chose to increase the money supply. c. if the interest rate increased. d. All of the above are correct.

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A monopolistic ally competitive industry is like a purely competitive industry in that:

A. Each industry produces a standardized product B. Non price competition is a feature in both industries C. Neither industry has significant barriers to entry D. Firms in both industries face a horizontal demand curve

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What is the 4-firm concentration ratio of an industry with 25 firms each having an equal market share?

a. .16. b. .24. c. .20. d. .12.

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