Answer to Question 2:

An average citizen who reads the Wall Street Journal or the Economist with sufficient care can frequently make a sure profit from arbitrage.

True or False?


The correct answer is False. Any information obtained from the financial press is at least a few hours old. Arbitrage will be conducted by foreign exchange traders within moments after an arbitrage opportunity appears. Any arbitrage opportunity you spot in the newspaper is surely a misprint.

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