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What is an economic bubble?
What is an economic bubble?
- A situation where the market price of an asset is unjustifiably inflated due to speculative demand (correct)
- A situation where the market price of an asset remains stable
- A situation where the market price of an asset is justifiably inflated
- A situation where the market price of an asset is undervalued
What theory explains the development of economic bubbles?
What theory explains the development of economic bubbles?
- Equilibrium theory
- Greater fool theory (correct)
- Supply and demand theory
- Survival of the fittest theory
In the context of bubbles, what does 'the greater fool' refer to?
In the context of bubbles, what does 'the greater fool' refer to?
- Market participants who buy overvalued assets in hopes of selling to another party at a higher price (correct)
- Government regulators overseeing market stability
- An experienced trader who predicts market crashes
- A wise investor who avoids buying overvalued assets
Which stage of a bubble involves the rapid price escalation and increased market activity?
Which stage of a bubble involves the rapid price escalation and increased market activity?
During the burst phase of a bubble, what typically happens?
During the burst phase of a bubble, what typically happens?
What event triggers the chain break in an economic bubble according to the text?
What event triggers the chain break in an economic bubble according to the text?
What decade saw the rise of dot-com companies which led to an economic bubble?
What decade saw the rise of dot-com companies which led to an economic bubble?
'Displacement' in the context of bubbles refers to:
'Displacement' in the context of bubbles refers to:
'Boom' phase in a bubble is characterized by:
'Boom' phase in a bubble is characterized by:
What was the primary focus of dot-com startups during the economic bubble?
What was the primary focus of dot-com startups during the economic bubble?
What is the main characteristic of an economic bubble?
What is the main characteristic of an economic bubble?
Which theory is used to explain the development of economic bubbles?
Which theory is used to explain the development of economic bubbles?
What is the 'greater fool' theory in relation to economic bubbles?
What is the 'greater fool' theory in relation to economic bubbles?
How does the 'bubble burst' according to the text?
How does the 'bubble burst' according to the text?
What typically characterizes the 'Boom' phase of an economic bubble?
What typically characterizes the 'Boom' phase of an economic bubble?
During which stage of a bubble does a new economic paradigm or technology emerge?
During which stage of a bubble does a new economic paradigm or technology emerge?
What led to the rise of dot-com companies during the 1990s, contributing to an economic bubble?
What led to the rise of dot-com companies during the 1990s, contributing to an economic bubble?
What is the primary driver behind the unjustifiably inflated asset prices during an economic bubble?
What is the primary driver behind the unjustifiably inflated asset prices during an economic bubble?
In an economic bubble, why do naive market participants buy overvalued assets?
In an economic bubble, why do naive market participants buy overvalued assets?
Which phase of an economic bubble sees rapid growth and euphoria followed by a price collapse?
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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