Virtually Anyone Can Face Discrimination, Depending on the Context

question 12

Essay

Virtually anyone can face discrimination, depending on the context. Which group of people are most likely to face discrimination? For which group of people are the effects of discrimination on subsequent outcomes likely to be strongest?

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Definitions:

Probable Loss

An expected financial loss from contingent liabilities that can be reasonably estimated.

Estimable Loss

A potential financial loss that can be predicted or estimated in terms of its amount or impact.

Effective Interest Rate

This is the actual return on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest as opposed to the nominal rate.

Bond Issue Costs

Expenses associated with the issuance of bonds, including legal, accounting, underwriting fees, and other costs that are often amortized over the life of the bond.