The understanding of financial markets

Question 1

How has the understanding of financial markets evolved over the last 60 years? Reflect using the material covered in the module.

[25 marks]

Question 2

What is Rational Expectation? How are “rational” economic agents expected to behave? What is Bounded Rationality? As an outcome, how does bounded rationality differ from rational expectations?

[25 marks]

Question 3

What are the three broad categories of fund types? Provide examples for each category.

[25 marks]

Question 4

What are the order-driven and quote-driven markets? What are the differences between the two? Discuss their relative strengths and weaknesses.

[25 marks]

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