Understanding Business and Personal Law

Chapter 30: Corporate Regulation and Expansion

Service Learning

Taking Stock
Did you know there are several different stock exchanges? You are probably most familiar with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It is the oldest and most prestigious, dating back to 1792. The NASDAQ, the American Stock Exchange (Amex), and the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market are just a few of the many stock exchanges located in the United States. Additionally, many foreign countries have their own stock exchanges.

Activity: Research a stock exchange other than the NYSE. Share your findings with the class.

Use a search engine like www.yahoo.com and type in the keyword "stock exchange." You should find hundreds of different stock exchanges to study.