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There is much confusion among financial executives as to what point the Oakland and other Occupy protesters are trying to make.
The Occupy people cannot seem to express it this way, but for the top 1% here is what it is about: Their issue is what economists call "moral hazard" (when one person takes a risk in search of a big reward but someone else is burdened by any negative consequences). Heads I win, tails you lose. It does not seem fair.
Lots of Wall Streeters got huge bonuses when their bets were looking good but did not lose any of those bonuses when it turned out the bets had actually been bad. Instead, taxpayers and ordinary company stockholders (401Ks, IRAs etc.) took the losses.
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Why is Bahrain protesting?
Political rights, civil liberties for Shiites----mainly political reform and economic improvement for Shiites in Bahrain. The Sunnis are living okay.
What problems were faced to make the Alaska pipeline?
A problem that of Protest. The Eskimos of northern Alaska were protesting the pipeline construction, so they poured their surplus of pink salmon from their village into the pipes, delaying the construction for years.
When negative externalities are present market failure often occurs because?
When there is a presence of external negativity market failure often occurs because there is no trust left between a business and society. For example, a corporation that is openly protesting human rights, may have a fluctuation in stock prices that is so low as to cause a shut down of the business.
What is it To refuse to buy goods or services from a persongroupor country?
To refuse to buy goods or services from a person, group, or country is known as a boycott. This action is often motivated by ethical, political, or social reasons, such as protesting against unfair practices, human rights violations, or environmental concerns. Boycotts aim to exert economic pressure to bring about change or to express disapproval. By withholding support, participants hope to influence the behavior or policies of the targeted entity.
Who benefits when people use energy?
People who use it !!
What exactly are the 'occupy' people protesting?
they think that they are protesting something, but they are pointless hobos
What are people protesting in wall street?
I've seen tv news and saw people protesting and telling CHASE banks to give their money back.
Which is the reason the occupy protesters are protesting?
They are protesting because the rich people rarely pay taxes and the banks are raising fees.
Who were people protesting in Tian Men Square?
stundents
Why people died for suffrage?
cause they were thrown in jail for protesting
When did people start protesting in Egypt?
Janurary 25, 2011
What are people doing to save blue and yellow macaw?
People are creating websites and protesting.
Why are people not protesting your high taxes?
Because they're scared of the government.
What happened because the declaration of independence was written?
people started protesting
What “evil’s” are the people confined in asylums and prisons protesting ?
Mistreatment
How an idea can change the way of people think of their government?
people can change the government by protesting maybe
Why are people protesting about the Beijing Olympics?
Because of their human rights record and Tibet
