The Internet Has Probably Decreased the Number of Degrees That

question 89

Essay

The Internet has probably decreased the number of degrees that separate us from everyone else.Why is this so? Could it also increase our separation? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Stock Exchange

A marketplace where securities, including stocks and bonds, are bought and sold by traders.

Dark Pools

Private financial forums or exchanges for trading securities, not accessible by the investing public, often utilized by large institutional investors to facilitate block trades without impacting the market with their large orders.

Exchanges

Places where securities, commodities, derivatives, and other financial instruments are traded.

Risk Premiums

The additional returns required by investors for taking on higher risk compared to a risk-free investment.