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15 Dec 2020, 03:33
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I disagree with the OA for question 1. According to the stable state's definition and analogy in the passage, it mentions the ability for the ball to roll back into the original valley, indicating that an environment under the stable state should theoretically be able to transition back into its original state, provided the extrinsic push is hard enough for the ball to crossover back to its initial valley.
In option A, there is no conceivable way this can be accomplished. Under what circumstances will permit the stable state ecology to transition back to the original valley? Even if the ex-banker's severe illness is magically cured instantly, does he return back to his initial job?
On the other hand, option D explicitly states that the stock price only returns back when "the rumour is debunked". In this option, the ball travels to the second valley upon news of the takeover bid, followed by a large enough push (which is the debunking of rumours) to bring the ball back to the first valley. If not for the rumours being debunked, it is only fair to assume that the news of the takeover bid is in fact true, and thus justifying the increased stock price. In such a case, the ball will stay in the second valley; the stock price will remain increased.
Would love to hear anyone's explanation if they disagree with regards to my POV of the ability to return to the original state.
In option A, there is no conceivable way this can be accomplished. Under what circumstances will permit the stable state ecology to transition back to the original valley? Even if the ex-banker's severe illness is magically cured instantly, does he return back to his initial job?
On the other hand, option D explicitly states that the stock price only returns back when "the rumour is debunked". In this option, the ball travels to the second valley upon news of the takeover bid, followed by a large enough push (which is the debunking of rumours) to bring the ball back to the first valley. If not for the rumours being debunked, it is only fair to assume that the news of the takeover bid is in fact true, and thus justifying the increased stock price. In such a case, the ball will stay in the second valley; the stock price will remain increased.
Would love to hear anyone's explanation if they disagree with regards to my POV of the ability to return to the original state.
10 Jan 2021, 09:01
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Pranjal3107 asked a similar question as well so I have drawn a helpful diagram. The problem with D is it is not an "alternate stable state" but the same stable state - the original stock price. Whereas in A the guy does a different job, hence an "alternate" stable state.
To answer your second question, in fact you have answered it for me already so I will just quote you - "Even if the ex-banker's severe illness is magically cured instantly, does he return back to his initial job?" - Yes he might return to his original position if he chooses to - surely no one would mind given that he has 30 years worth of credibility in his previous position.
Hope the explanation is satisfactory.
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