Which of the Following Is a Significant Objective of the Sarbanes-Oxley

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a significant objective of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act?

• A)Counteract incentives
• B)Increase opportunities
• C)Discourage honesty
• D)Reduce internal controls

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Definitions:

Too Little Consumption

A situation where individuals or the economy as a whole are consuming less than optimal, possibly leading to underutilization of resources and a decrease in economic wellbeing.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of public goods where it is not feasible to exclude individuals from using the good, leading to potential free-rider problems.

Common Resource

A resource, like air or water, that is accessible to all members of a society but subject to overuse and depletion.

Negative Externalities

Costs suffered by a third party due to an economic transaction they were not involved in.