Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 You Have Just Moved to a New

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Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 You have just moved to a new community and are investigating options in terms of online service providers where you now are living. You have decided you would like an access provider that offers a number of members-only features in addition to just e-mail access. You are not interested in gateway functionality, however, as you do not want to have your access to Internet services regulated. Which of the following is your best option?

• A) AOL
• B) EarthLink
• C) MSN
• D) Both B and C

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Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from the late 1920s through the 1930s, marked by widespread unemployment and financial instability.

Deregulation

The process of removing or reducing government regulations and restrictions in an industry, typically with the intention of improving competition and innovation.

Subsidization

The provision of financial assistance by a government or other entity to support or promote a specific industry, commodity, or activity.

Commodification

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