Until 1999, the ________ Act(s) Prohibited Banks in the United

question 47

Multiple Choice

Until 1999, the ________ Act(s) prohibited banks in the United States from both accepting deposits and underwriting securities.

• A)Sarbanes-Oxley
• B)Glass-Steagall
• C)SEC
• D)Sarbanes-Oxley and SEC

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Definitions:

Merchants

Individuals or businesses engaged in the trade of goods, especially those who buy and sell goods for profit.

Competitive Advantage

An advantage a company has over its competitors, enabling it to generate greater sales, margins, and retain more customers.

Inventory Surpluses

Excess stock that exceeds the demand, often resulting in storage challenges and potential financial losses.

Operating Efficiencies

The effectiveness and productivity with which an organization utilizes its resources in the process of producing goods or services.