The investment firm Goldman Sachs was indirectly implicated in the events precipitating the 2008 financial crisis. Some have alleged that the firm's deep ties to the U.S. government made it possible to capitalize on gains using

a.) price controls.
b.) Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) monies.
c.) foreign spies.
d.) political arbitrage.


Answer: d.) political arbitrage.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

__________ describes a society in which descent and inheritance pass through the female side of the family

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology

Parents who educate their children at home believe that their children are receiving a better education because instruction can be individualized to the needs and interests of their children. Some parents also indicate religious reasons for their decision to home-school their children

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

A financial penalty scaled both to the defendant's ability to pay and the seriousness of the offense is called a:

A. bail. B. day fine. C. parole. D. bond.

Sociology