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inefficiency

[in-i-fish-uhn-see] / ˌɪn ɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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Buffett is also living proof that “one could prosper by uncovering market inefficiencies,” pushing back in the 1960s and 1970s on the idea that in efficient markets, stock prices quickly absorb new information, said Klarman.

From MarketWatch

“We believe we are now at an inflection point that allows us to capitalize on dislocations and inefficiencies,” Boyd continued in the letter.

From The Wall Street Journal

There are also problems of timing and inefficiency.

From BBC

Typically, Congress gave the appointees, a mix of Republicans and Democrats, a fixed term and said they could be removed only for “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.”

From Los Angeles Times

Many corporate leaders are protecting inefficiency that generates current revenue while eliminating roles that could build new revenue.

From MarketWatch