The Most Important Source of the Changes in Supply Conditions

question 91

Multiple Choice

The most important source of the changes in supply conditions that stimulate financial innovation has been the

• A) aging of the baby-boomer generation.
• B) dramatic increase in the volatility of interest rates.
• C) improvement in information technology.
• D) dramatic increase in competition from foreign banks.
• E) deregulation of financial institutions.

Understand the mechanisms of environmental regulation such as marketable discharge permits and the effects of pollution taxes.

Recognize the role of federal agencies, specifically the EPA, in enforcing environmental regulations and standards.

Grasp the significance and requirements of an environmental impact statement.

Understand the concept of technology forcing in environmental regulation.

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