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Eric A. Engle

2008

Insider trading

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Insider Trading: Incoherent In Theory, Inefficient In Practice, Eric A. Engle Jan 2008

Insider Trading: Incoherent In Theory, Inefficient In Practice, Eric A. Engle

Eric A. Engle

Insider trading: The words alone evoke conflicting feelings of jealousy and greed. But what is wrong with insider trading? Nothing. In fact, insider trading is good for the economy. Insider trading results in an efficient allocation of capital and thus makes the world wealthier.