If a Communication Tends to Harm the Reputation of an Individual

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a communication tends to harm the reputation of an individual to lower him or her in the estimation of the community or to deter third persons from associating or dealing with him or her, this is considered a:

• A)felony.
• B)defamation.
• C)misdemeanor.
• D)strict liability.

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Definitions:

Trading Volume

The total number of securities traded during a given period of time.

Passive Management

Buying a diversified portfolio, often a broad-based market index, without attempting to identify mispriced securities.

Index Fund

A mutual fund holding shares in proportion to their representation in a market index such as the S&P 500.

Investment Club

A group of individuals who pool their money to make investments, often operating under a democratic structure to make decisions.