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. (A couple sentences per part.)

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

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