Goldman Group Has Converted from an Investment Bank to a Bank

question 13

True/False

Goldman Group has converted from an investment bank to a bank holding company.

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Definitions:

Housing Construction

The process of building residential structures such as houses, apartments, and townhomes.

Mercantilism

The incorrect theory that a nation’s economic objective should be to accumulate precious metals in the public treasury; this theory prompted trade barriers to cut imports, but other countries retaliated, reducing trade and the gains from specialization.

Trade Gains

The benefits that countries obtain from engaging in international trade, often reflected in improvements in economic welfare, efficiency, and resource allocation.

Supply-side Shocks

Unexpected events that affect the supply side of the economy, potentially altering the cost of production and leading to changes in prices and output.