The Rise of the Dot-Coms in the Late 1990s Is

question 65

Multiple Choice

The rise of the dot-coms in the late 1990s is probably due to:

• A) investors reducing their expectations from common stocks.
• B) investors being reluctant to incur losses and being overconfident.
• C) a sharp improvement in the prospects for dividend growth.
• D) the efficiency of the markets.

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Definitions:

Natural Extinction

The process by which species become extinct due to natural factors such as environmental changes, loss of habitat, or failure to adapt to competition.

Tropical Rain Forests

Diverse ecosystems located around the Earth's equator characterized by high annual rainfall, constant warm temperatures, and a vast variety of plant and animal life.

Deforestation

The large-scale removal of forest or tree cover, often to make land available for agricultural, urban, or other types of development, leading to ecological imbalances.

Desertification

The process by which fertile land becomes desert typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.