Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.
College Football Playoff Remains Committed to New Year's Eve Games
1. How did the CFP playoff game ratings compare to last year's ratings?
2. What were the possible reasons given for the change?
3. Why will CFP playoff games only occur on New Year's Day (instead of New Year's Eve) three years out of ten?
Financial Literacy Class
Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow. The article is dated 2014, but I found it to be the best explanation.
How Does Chip and PIN Technology Actually Work?
1. What does EMV stand for?
2. What advantages does chip and PIN technology have over the traditional magnetic strip on credit cards?
3. What did credit card companies do to "encourage" stores to upgrade to the new technology?
Marketing Class
Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.
Uber Users Complaining About Pricey New Year's Eve Rides
1. What is "surge pricing"?
2. How much more expensive were Uber rides on NYE?
3. Do you think Uber customers have a valid complaint? Why or why not?
Business Law Class
Read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow.
"Affluenza" Teen: The Lawyer Taking on Ethan Couch's Case
You may need to do a little background research if you are not aware of the circumstances of this case.
1. Why is Couch referred to as the "affluenza" teen?
2. Why did Couch and his mother go to Mexico?
3. What is Couch's new attorney trying to do?
4. Do you have any opinions about this attorney?
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