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greater fool theory

greater fool theory proper noun: theory that the price of an object is determined by irrational beliefs and expectations of market participants, rather than intrinsic value; i.e. that one can make money by buying something for the sole reason of selling it to some one else for a higher price.

Proper noun

greater fool theory

  1. Theory that the price of an object is determined by irrational beliefs and expectations of market participants, rather than intrinsic value; i.e. that one can make money by buying something for the sole reason of selling it to some one else for a higher price.

greater fool theory meaning in Tamil

greater fool theory in Tamil

அதி முட்டாள் கோட்பாடு

Questions about greater fool theory

What does greater fool theory mean?
Greater fool theory means theory that the price of an object is determined by irrational beliefs and expectations of market participants, rather than intrinsic value; i.e. that one can make money by buying something for the sole reason of selling it to some one else for a higher price.
What is greater fool theory in Tamil?
Greater fool theory in Tamil is அதி முட்டாள் கோட்பாடு. See Greater fool theory meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is greater fool theory?
Greater fool theory is a proper noun.

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