What was a long term after-effect of the 2008 - 2009 financial crises?

	Lower stock prices
	Lower overall financial industry compensation
	Increased regulation and investor scrutiny
	Lower commissions on buying and selling stocks

Which of the following is not a reasonable rationale for which a company would sell shares to the public?

	Invest in new services and markets
	Pay dividends
	Invest in new machinery and research and development
	Reduce debt

Today, you invested $100 in a GIC that pays an effective annual rate of 3%. What is the value of your investment in 14 years?

	$228.67
	$142
	$151.26
	$66.11