A Recent Survey Found That 79 Percent of Internet and E-Commerce

question 79

Essay

A recent survey found that 79 percent of Internet and e-commerce companies take absolutely no social responsibility. Even more worrying is the finding that 75 percent of these Internet companies justify this omission on the grounds that they don't have any environmental or social impacts, while 55 percent said they didn't have time to think about these issues, and 50 percent said they didn't have the expertise to address them. Would these Internet-based companies benefit from acting more socially responsible? Explain your answer.

Understand the concepts of long and short positions in futures contracts and their market implications.

Identify the diverse types of futures contracts, including financial and commodity futures.

Comprehend the mechanisms of profit and loss in futures trading.

Recognize the role and mechanics of margin in futures trading.

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Definitions:

Salons

Social gatherings typically held in private homes, originating in 17th century France, where intellectuals, artists, and politicians would converge to discuss ideas and promote their work.

Enlightenment Ideas

Philosophical and intellectual movements of the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism towards traditional societal institutions, aiming for progress and reform.

Police Interference

Involvement or intervention by law enforcement agencies in activities or matters where their presence may not be warranted or is contested.

Philosophes

Intellectuals of the 18th-century Enlightenment who advocated for reason, democracy, and secular values, influencing revolutionary movements and modern political thought.