The Social Objectives of Investing in Stocks Include Eliminating from Investment

question 43

Multiple Choice

The social objectives of investing in stocks include eliminating from investment portfolios companies that:

• A) Pollute the environment.
• B) Discriminate against employees.
• C) Make dangerous products like tobacco or weapons.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Cross of Gold Speech

An address by William Jennings Bryan at the 1896 Democratic National Convention, criticizing the gold standard and supporting bimetallism, which became a symbol of the populist movement.

William Jennings Bryan

A prominent American lawyer and politician who was a major advocate for populism, serving in the U.S. Congress and running for President as the Democratic Party nominee in 1896, 1900, and 1908.

Gold Standard

A monetary system in which the value of a country's currency is directly linked to a specified amount of gold.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, which transmits visual signals to the brain via the optic nerve.