Week 5 Assignment

Capital Market Efficiency Paper Grading Guide

FIN571 Version 9

Week 5 Assignment 1

Capital Market Efficiency Paper Grading Guide

FIN/571 Version 9

Foundations of Corporate Finance

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Individual Assignment: Capital Market Efficiency Paper Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to allow the student an opportunity to explain what it means to have an efficient capital market. Students will gain an understanding of the different levels of market efficiency and how behavioral finance can inhibit reaching market transparency. Resources Required

Microsoft® Word

Grading Guide

Content	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
Explained in 525 words what it means to have efficient capital market.
Described the behavioral challenges in achieving efficiency.
Discussed the three forms of market efficiency.
Addressed the implications to corporate finance.
Explained whether the real estate market is an efficient capital market, and why or why not.
		Total Available	Total Earned
			#/5

Writing Guidelines	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
Intellectual property is recognized with in-text citations and a reference page.
Paragraph and sentence transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper.
Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
Rules of grammar and usage are followed including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
			#/2

Assignment Total	#	7	#/7
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