The Goals of the SEC Include All Except Which One

question 17

Multiple Choice

The goals of the SEC include all except which one of the following?

• A) Prohibiting the dissemination of materially misstated information.
• B) Controlling the number of companies whose stock is listed on major stock exchanges.
• C) Regulating the operation of securities markets.
• D) Ensuring that full and fair information is disclosed to all investors before the securities of a company may be bought and sold.
• E) Preventing the misuse of information especially by inside parties.

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Definitions:

Efficiency

The ability to achieve a desired outcome with the least waste of time, effort, or resources.

Primary Group

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as those among family, close friends, and peers.

Social Ties

The connections and relationships between individuals that form the fabric of society, providing support, community, and social interaction.

Different Activities

A range of tasks or actions that vary in nature, purpose, or context.