Which Concept Provides a Philosophical Justification for Punishment Because It

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which concept provides a philosophical justification for punishment because it acknowledges that people purposely weigh options before deciding on a course of action?

• A) human agency
• B) positivism
• C) the principle of utility
• D) determinism

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Definitions:

Floating-rate Debt

A form of borrowing where the interest rate fluctuates over time based on a benchmark or index rate.

Derivative Instrument

A financial contract whose value is derived from the performance of underlying assets, indices, or interest rates.

Forward Contract

A customized contract between two parties to buy or sell an asset at a specified price on a future date.

Extinguishment Of Debt

The process of fully paying off debt obligations, through payment, refinancing, or restructuring, effectively removing them from the company's balance sheet.