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You analyzed the returns of a sample of stocks. You found that, on average, the firms...

You analyzed the returns of a sample of stocks. You found that, on average, the firms with high E/P ratios have higher subsequent returns.

(i) Discuss an explanation for this pattern that is consistent with the EMH.

(ii) Discuss an explanation that is not consistent with the EMH.

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