Valerie Contracted with Timothy to Sell Her Shares of Stock

question 11

Multiple Choice

Valerie contracted with Timothy to sell her shares of stock to him for $500 even though she knew the company was about to go bankrupt and the stock was worth $5. If a court wanted to punish Valerie for her actions they would assess ________ damages.

• A) consequential
• B) punitive
• C) liquidated
• D) nominal
• E) repugnant

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Definitions:

Pollution

The contamination of the natural environment by harmful substances or energies, often resulting from human activities.

Efficient

The condition in which resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society or achieves an optimal outcome where no one can be made better off without making someone else worse off.

Beneficiaries

Individuals or groups that receive benefits or advantages from something, especially from a trust, insurance policy, or will.

Socially Optimal

A situation in which resources are allocated in the most efficient way from the society's point of view, maximizing total welfare.