Why Is Personal Charisma Important to Autocrats

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is personal charisma important to autocrats?

• A) It provides a source of legitimacy for their rule.
• B) It keeps their subjects constantly occupied.
• C) They are usually insecure and crave the adoration of their subjects.
• D) It inspires fear in their subjects.
• E) They are usually ineffective orators and cannot rely on their speaking skills.

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Definitions:

Dealers

Individuals or firms in the financial markets that act as principals in trading, buying, and selling securities for their own account.

Third Market

Trading venue for exchange-listed stocks that occurs off the official exchange, often involving large institutional investors through over-the-counter (OTC) transactions.

Fourth Market

Trading of securities directly between investors, bypassing traditional brokerage and exchange platforms.

OTC Markets

Over-the-counter markets refer to decentralized markets where trading occurs directly between two parties without the supervision of an exchange.