Quality Mgt Create a new discussion topic minimum 150 words in APA style with at

Quality Mgt
Create a new discussion topic minimum 150 words in APA style with at least one scholarly/peer reviewed cited source on the 2 topics listed below:
• Can you really beat the market over the long haul? How many actually have?
• Are markets more efficient today, rather than 20 years ago? If so, what may contribute to it?
Chapter 2 Overview:
This week we will explore how stock prices are determined in the financial markets. This is key for financial managers to make good decisions, as they must understand how these markets operate. We will learn about the markets where capital is raised, securities are traded, stock prices are established, and the institutions operating in these markets. The concept of market efficiency will also be introduced. In recent years, the dramatic price swings in the financial markets that have become increasingly common have led many to question whether markets are always efficient. In response, there has been increased interest in behavioral finance theory. We will discover how psychological factors influence individual and group decisions.
Chapter 2 Objectives:
• Identify the different types of financial markets and institutions and explain how these markets and institutions enhance capital allocation.
• Explain how the stock market operates and list the distinctions between the different types of stock markets.
• Explain how the stock market has performed in recent years.
• Discuss the importance of market efficiency and explain why some markets are more efficient than others.
• Develop a simple understanding of behavioral finance.