9.3. One of the reasons why internal capital markets may be more efficient than external capital markets is that firms may not want to reveal full information about their sources of competitive advantage to external capital markets, in order to reduce the threat of competitive imitation. This suggests that external capital markets may systematically undervalue firms with competitive advantages that are subject to imitation. If you agree with this analysis, how could you trade on this information in your own investment activities?

Jeanie had always been interested in how individuals and businesses effectively allocate their resources in order to accomplish personal and organizational goals. that’s why she majored in economics and took on an entry-level position at an accounting firm. she is very interested in further advancing her career by looking into a specialization that builds upon her academic background, and her interest in deepening her understanding of how companies adjust their operating results to incorporate the economic impacts of their practices on internal and external stakeholders. which specialization could jeanie follow to get the best of both worlds? jeanie should chose to get the best of both worlds.