Facilitators of Trade (Such as Pierre Omidyar, the Developer of EBay)

question 140

Multiple Choice

Facilitators of trade (such as Pierre Omidyar, the developer of eBay) :

• A) may become very rich since they are creating value for many individuals.
• B) find it very hard to profit from their services since they are not directly involved in the trades.
• C) typically only profit from their services if they are able to obtain government patent rights.
• D) are usually seen as taking advantage of consumers.

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Definitions:

Shareholder Meetings

Shareholder meetings are gatherings where the owners of shares in a company come together to discuss company affairs, make decisions, and vote on corporate matters.

Right to Vote

The legal privilege given to eligible citizens to participate in the election of government officials.

Appraisal Rights

Legal rights that allow shareholders to have their shares appraised and receive compensation in the event of an unfavorable corporate action.

Dissenting Shareholders

Shareholders who disagree with a major corporate decision, such as a merger or acquisition, and are often entitled to certain rights, like selling their shares back to the company at a fair value.