Wall Street Invests in Your Future - Literally

Wall Street Invests in Your Future - Literally

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English

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses a new investment concept where investors fund students' education in exchange for a percentage of their future earnings. Different rates apply based on the student's major, with thresholds for earnings. The idea is likened to owning equity in a person, termed as millennial bonds. The speaker expresses mixed feelings but acknowledges the economic logic behind it.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea behind the new investment concept introduced in the video?

Investors give grants to students without expecting repayment.

Investors invest in college infrastructure.

Investors provide loans with fixed interest rates.

Investors offer loans based on the student's major with varying interest rates.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the interest rate for an English major according to the video?

2 1/2%

3%

4 1/2%

5%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum income threshold mentioned for these loans?

$20,000 per year

$25,000 per year

$30,000 per year

$35,000 per year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique concept is introduced regarding the ownership in these loans?

Investors own a part of the student's business.

Investors own a part of the student's future earnings.

Investors own a part of the student's property.

Investors own a part of the student's education.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker feel about the concept of Millennial Back Bonds?

Economically sensible but personally uneasy

Indifferent

Completely supportive

Strongly opposed