Identify and State the Historical Significance of the Following

question 76

Short Answer

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-mercantilism

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Definitions:

Defendant-Tippee

A term used in securities law referring to a person who receives non-public, material information from an insider (the tipper) and then trades securities based on that information.

Criminally Liable

Being legally responsible for a crime, subject to criminal prosecution, and potentially, punishment.

Mens Rea

A legal principle that considers the intent of the mind to commit a crime; essential for establishing criminal liability.

Independent Director Control

A theory of corporate control that states that the best way to make certain that corporate decisions are made in the best interests of the corporation is to make sure that the decision makers themselves are not affected by the decisions.