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What is an economic bubble?
What theory explains the development of economic bubbles?
In the context of bubbles, what does 'the greater fool' refer to?
Which stage of a bubble involves the rapid price escalation and increased market activity?
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During the burst phase of a bubble, what typically happens?
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What event triggers the chain break in an economic bubble according to the text?
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What decade saw the rise of dot-com companies which led to an economic bubble?
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'Displacement' in the context of bubbles refers to:
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'Boom' phase in a bubble is characterized by:
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What was the primary focus of dot-com startups during the economic bubble?
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What is the main characteristic of an economic bubble?
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Which theory is used to explain the development of economic bubbles?
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What is the 'greater fool' theory in relation to economic bubbles?
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How does the 'bubble burst' according to the text?
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What typically characterizes the 'Boom' phase of an economic bubble?
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During which stage of a bubble does a new economic paradigm or technology emerge?
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What led to the rise of dot-com companies during the 1990s, contributing to an economic bubble?
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What is the primary driver behind the unjustifiably inflated asset prices during an economic bubble?
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In an economic bubble, why do naive market participants buy overvalued assets?
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Which phase of an economic bubble sees rapid growth and euphoria followed by a price collapse?
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Study Notes
What is an Economic Bubble?
- An economic bubble occurs when the market price of an asset is unjustifiably inflated for an extended period due to speculative demand, eventually leading to a price collapse.
The "Greater Fool" Theory
- Naive market participants buy overvalued assets, hoping to sell them profitably to a greater fool.
- The chain breaks when a participant cannot find another fool to sell the asset to.
Characteristics of Economic Bubbles
- Bubbles can arise in rapidly developing new areas of the economy, such as the rise of dot-coms in the 1990s.
- Rapid growth and euphoria are followed by a price collapse — the bubble bursts.
The Five Stages of an Economic Bubble
Stage 1: Displacement
- Emergence of a new economic paradigm or technology leading to market optimism.
Stage 2: Boom
- Rapid price escalation and market activity ensues.
(remaining stages not specified in the text)
Example of an Economic Bubble
- The 1990s dot-com bubble, fueled by the growth of eBay, Yahoo!, and Amazon, leading to overvalued companies.
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Description
Learn about economic bubbles, where the market price of an asset is unjustifiably inflated due to speculative demand, leading to a collapse. Explore the 'greater fool' theory and the dynamics of bubbles.
