How Would You Explain the near Universality of the Incest

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Essay

How would you explain the near universality of the incest taboo? You may draw on one or more explanations.

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Definitions:

Underlying Asset

The financial instrument (such as stocks, bonds, commodities) upon which derivatives or other financial instruments (e.g., options) are based.

Derivative Securities

Financial instruments whose value is derived from the value of one or more underlying assets or benchmarks.

Contingent Claims

Financial derivatives that pay out based on the occurrence of specific events or conditions, such as options or certain types of insurance contracts.

Exercise

In financial terms, it refers to the act of invoking the right to buy or sell the underlying asset in a derivative contract.