Specific ways that IT has helped to make markets more efficient

Principles of Finance I WEEK 8: Discussion Prompt #1 -For a market to be efficient, a market must be large and liquid. Accessibility and cost information must be widely available and released to investors at the same time. In the age of information technology (IT), however, markets all over the world are gaining greater efficiency. For this discussion, discuss specific ways that IT has helped to make markets more efficient. As an investor, what information would you be most interested in before making investment decisions?

Principles of Finance I WEEK 8: Discussion Prompt #2 – Financial decisions, return, risk, and the firm’s value are all related. The world of finance is intertwined in the daily decisions that are made by the organization. For this discussion, consider a key event that is being considered at your company. This could be the launch of a new product, opening another location, etc. In your response, provide specific examples how these areas are related to the decision that the organization must make when deciding whether to move forward with this project.