Which of the Following Would Be Okay for a Journalist

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be okay for a journalist to accept from a news source and still avoid a conflict of interest?

• A) A train ride
• B) A meal
• C) Box seats for a baseball game
• D) A promise of greater access to an important figure in exchange for positive stories
• E) None of the options are correct.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the next dollar of taxable income would be taxed, often applied to measure the impact of taxes on additional income.

Exchange Rate

The velocity at which one currency can be swapped for another, affecting global trade and investments.

Tax Impact

The effect that various forms of taxation have on individual or company finances, including income, capital gains, and sales taxes.

Floating Exchange Rate

A currency system where the value of a currency is allowed to fluctuate according to the foreign exchange market.