In Attempting to Determine Who Was to Blame for the 2008

question 58

Multiple Choice

In attempting to determine who was to blame for the 2008 housing bubble and the subsequent economic recession,all of the arguments below have been made,EXCEPT _______.

• A)The government decreased its influence and oversight over the creation and trading of real estate derivatives.
• B)Major financial institutions and insurance companies like AIG and Citigroup were financially negligent and had long planned to defraud innocent homeowners.
• C)Corporate executives purchased stock options in their corporations and cashed in when they knew their companies' earnings records were falsified to give confidence to the public.
• D)Tax cut legislation in 2001 cut federal revenues by at least $1.35 trillion dollars,partly by reducing taxes paid by the wealthy.
• E)The rich have felt that it is good to become as wealthy as possible,taking little responsibility for the public good.

Understand how motivation theories apply to leadership and managerial decisions in enhancing team and organizational performance.

Understand the geological features present in the Caribbean region.

Knowledge of the historical formation of major oceanic landmarks including the central Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Identify and understand the role of plate tectonics in forming oceanic and continental features.

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Definitions:

Adlerian Therapy

A psychological therapy based on the theories of Alfred Adler, focusing on the individual's sense of belonging and striving for significance within social relationships.

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