Why Do You Think Banks in the U

question 62

Essay

Why do you think banks in the U.S.are prohibited from owning securities (stocks and bonds) of corporations?

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Definitions:

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and a willingness to cooperate and get along with others.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A psychological phenomenon in which individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel responsible because the presence of others is seen to dilute personal responsibility.

Just World Hypothesis

The belief that the world is fundamentally fair, leading people to rationalize an undeserved, bad outcome as deserved.

Moral Foundation Theory

A social psychological theory that describes the origins of human moral reasoning on the basis of innate, modular foundations.