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Reread pages 38 to 39, High Frequency Trading, and watch at least one of the following videos:

  • Original "60 Minutes" section on HFT uploaded June 5, 2011 (has pros and cons):
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qptyG7_aums (Links to an external site.)
  • Interview with Michael Lewis about his new book "Flash Boys" from "60 Minutes" on March 30, 2014:
  • https://www.cbsnews.com/news/is-the-us-stock-market-rigged/ (Links to an external site.)
  • Short video about the "60 Minutes" interview with Michael Lewis shown on CBS Morning Show on March 31, 2014:
  • https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/60-minutes-investigates-high-frequency-trading/ (Links to an external site.)

Discussion Questions

  • How does HFT affect the market?
  • Is HFT illegal? Unethical?
  • Do you believe that the stock market is efficient?
  • How do you feel about investing in the stock market now?

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