Economic Factors, Social Factors, Technological Advances, and Political Action and Regulatory

question 71

True/False

Economic factors, social factors, technological advances, and political action and regulatory changes are the most important trends to follow in trying to identify opportunities.

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Definitions:

Securities Exchange Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1934 to govern the trading of securities, such as stocks and bonds, to protect investors and maintain fair and orderly markets.

Criminal Liability

The legal responsibility for actions that violate criminal law, potentially leading to prosecution and punishment.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

A non-profit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and the public interest by promoting informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.