Economics & PF Final

Why was the stock market established?

• To make investors money
• To finance business voyages
• To provide consumers with investment opportunities
• To provide a safe place for assets to be stored

Answer explanation

Jupiter is a gas giant made primarily of hydrogen and helium. Unlike terrestrial planets that have solid surfaces, gas giants like Jupiter don't have a well-defined solid surface, allowing them to accumulate more mass in a gaseous form. This composition has allowed Jupiter to grow significantly larger than planets with solid surfaces.

Which of the following investment types is the most safe?

• Stocks
• Gambling
• Certificate of Deposit
• Crypto Currency

The government sells (a)   to raise funds for government operations.

Of the following, which type of taxable profit is from an investment?

• Capital Gains
• Dividends
• Stock
• Insurance

At what age should individuals start investing for retirement?

• 30's
• 50's
• 60's
• 20's

If an investor pulls money out of a certificate of deposit before the maturity date, what can happen?

• Incur Penalties
• Receive Dividends
• Value Increases
• None of the Above

Which of the following is a period of time that individuals have before interest is charged on purchases?

• Float Payment
• Garnishment
• Grace Period
• Payday Loan

Which of the following government organizations insures deposits for banks in the United States?

• NCUA
• The Fed
• FDIC
• SEC

Of the following types of payments which qualify as a loan?

• Cashier's Check
• Debit Card
• ACH
• Credit Card

Of the following which payment type is not an electronic funds transfer?

• Paypal
• Venmo
• Check
• Apple Pay