Directions:
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
- What is your opinion on the insider trading debate? In other words, should insider trading be illegal or legal? Offer your view on this statement based on your readings, life experiences, and ethics. (MLO5)
- See Assigned Readings “Related to insider trading”
- Do you think financial markets, such as the stock market, are efficient? Offer your view on this statement based on your readings and/or real life experiences.
- See Assigned Readings “Related to market efficiency”
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post for each question should be approximately 100 to 200 words (unless the discussion question specifically provides a different guideline), formatted and cited in current APA style with at least one source other than the required textbook. Your initial posts are worth 8 points each.
- You should respond to two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
- All reply posts must be constructive and use sources where possible.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.