Law and Economics of Securities Law Online Test

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Law and Economics of Securities Law

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge on the Law and Economics of Securities Law.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary purpose of securities law?

To protect investors from fraud and abuse.
To promote economic growth.
To regulate the issuance and trading of securities.
To ensure the efficient functioning of the capital markets.

What is the Securities Act of 1933?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the taxation of securities.

What is the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the taxation of securities.

What is the Investment Company Act of 1940?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the taxation of securities.

What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the accounting and financial reporting of public companies.

What is the purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

To protect investors from fraud and abuse.
To promote economic growth.
To regulate the issuance and trading of securities.
To ensure the efficient functioning of the capital markets.

What are the three main types of securities?

Equity securities, debt securities, and derivative securities.
Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Common stock, preferred stock, and bonds.
Shares, options, and warrants.

What is the difference between an equity security and a debt security?

Equity securities represent ownership in a company, while debt securities represent a loan to a company.
Equity securities are more risky than debt securities.
Equity securities have a higher return potential than debt securities.
All of the above.

What is a derivative security?

A security whose value is derived from the value of another security.
A security that is traded on a derivative exchange.
A security that is used to hedge against risk.
All of the above.

What is the primary purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

To protect investors from fraud and abuse.
To promote economic growth.
To regulate the issuance and trading of securities.
To ensure the efficient functioning of the capital markets.

What is the Securities Act of 1933?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the taxation of securities.

What is the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the taxation of securities.

What is the Investment Company Act of 1940?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the taxation of securities.

What is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?

A law that regulates the issuance of securities.
A law that regulates the trading of securities.
A law that regulates the investment of securities.
A law that regulates the accounting and financial reporting of public companies.

What is the purpose of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)?

To protect investors from fraud and abuse.
To promote economic growth.
To regulate the issuance and trading of securities.
To ensure the efficient functioning of the capital markets.

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