What Is a Tragic Dilemma

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is a tragic dilemma?

• A) A situation in which one has two options, only one of which will have a good outcome
• B) A situation in which a good person's life will be ruined, no matter what she does
• C) A situation in which one must choose between self-interest and morality
• D) A situation in which it is impossible to behave morally

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Definitions:

Stock Market

A collection of markets where stocks (shares of ownership in businesses) are bought, sold, and issued, reflecting the economic trends of a country or the world.

Investor

An individual or entity that allocates capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns.

Financial Capital

Economic resources measured in terms of money available for investing or spending in the creation and expansion of a business.

Financial Intermediary

An institution that acts as a middleman between savers and borrowers, facilitating the flow of funds in the economy.