The USSecurities and Exchange Commission Has Designated Just Nine Credit-Rating Agencies

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Multiple Choice

The U.S.Securities and Exchange Commission has designated just nine credit-rating agencies as "nationally recognized statistical rating organizations" (NRSROs) ,which include Moody's,Standard & Poor's,and Fitch Ratings.These agencies provide opinions on the creditworthiness of other entities and the financial obligations issued by them.Because so few companies can compete in it,the credit-rating industry would be considered a(n)

• A)mega monopoly.
• B)oligopoly.
• C)pure competition.
• D)monopolistic competition.
• E)monopoly,

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A psychological term for when individuals believe they can control the events affecting them.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by a relaxed, patient, and easy-going nature, identified as part of the theory contrasting with the more intense Type A personality.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological state in which an individual perceives themselves as powerless, often in the wake of a traumatic happening or continuous failures.

Type A Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a constant sense of urgency.