1. You will be viewing the movie WALL STREET by renting, buying or borrowing the film from the library.
2. Your report should be at least three pages long. SUMMARIZE the story of the film.
3. Discuss the economic aspects of the film, refer to your textbook. a) Define the word “capital” as it is used in Economics (see lecture notes for Unit 1 for the definition). What are the examples of “capital” as we define the term in Economics that are mentioned in the film. b) Explain how a business uses financing from an “Initial Public Offering” to expand or to start a new product line when members of the public purchase the company’s stock. c) Describe the characteristics of common and preferred stock that a corporation can issue and explain the differences in each. Include the right to vote.
4. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the view that Gordon Gecko expresses in the “Greed is Good” speech that he makes at the board meeting.
5. Conclude your report with your opinion about the film and the topic it covers.