The Value of the Stocks Traded in the Over-The-Counter Market

question 51

True/False

The value of the stocks traded in the over-the-counter market is greater than the combined values of the stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange combined.

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Definitions:

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work, often set by an employer or by legal minimum wage laws.

Substitution Effect

The economic principle that as prices rise or income decreases, consumers will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Income Effect

Variations in the income of an individual or an economy and the subsequent effects on the demand for goods or services.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.