In: Economics
Consider a stock whose value increases across an 8-year period as shown in Table 17P-2. [LO 17.2]
Calculate the percentage change in the value of the stock from year to year.
Calculate the percentage change in the value of the stock across the entire 8-year period.
Do you think this qualifies as a bubble? Why or why not?
TABLE 17P-2
Year | Stock Value ($) | Percentage Change |
1 | 50.00 | n/a |
2 | 60.00 | |
3 | 75.00 | |
4 | 86.25 | |
5 | 103.50 | |
6 | 155.25 | |
7 | 248.40 | |
8 | 372.60 |