Asked by Joanna Rivera on May 12, 2024

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An assessment (e.g., of an investment opportunity) based in part on the actions of others, which in turn were based on the actions of others, is:

A) the process of acquiring full information.
B) an informational cascade.
C) a portfolio assessment.
D) a prospectus.

Informational Cascade

A process in decision-making where individuals consecutively follow others' actions or choices ignoring their own private information.

Investment Opportunity

A chance to invest capital with the expectation of achieving a future financial return.

Full Information

A market condition where all participants have access to all relevant information, eliminating information asymmetry.

  • Comprehend the notion of informational cascades and their function in the formation of economic bubbles.
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Kalin MyersMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
An informational cascade occurs when individuals base their decisions on the actions of others, leading to a snowball effect of similar decisions. An assessment based on this type of behavior would be considered an informational cascade. The other options do not accurately describe this type of assessment.