The Futures Markets Are Considered by Some to Be Highly

question 22

Essay

The futures markets are considered by some to be highly risky and equivalent to gambling.Why is this an inaccurate portrayal of the market's function?

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Definitions:

Payroll Tax

A tax imposed on employers and employees, calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay their staff.

Marginal Tax

The additional tax paid on an additional dollar of income, used in progressive tax systems to tax higher incomes at higher rates.

Proportional

A relationship or ratio between two quantities where they change at the same rate.

Tax Rate

The proportion of income that a person or business must pay in taxes.