Green Financing and Sustainability
Patagonia or Sunski.
What was the Gold Standard?
A monetary system where currency value was backed by gold.
What is an example of a 100% luck-based financial game mentioned in the presentation?
The lottery or casino
What is a central bank's primary tool for controlling inflation?
Adjusting interest rates.
Which city dyes its river green every year for St. Patrick’s Day?
Chicago
What is a green loan?
A loan from a financial institution to fund projects with a positive environmental impact.
In what year did the U.S officially abandon the Gold Standard and by what U.S President?
1971 by Richard Nixon
Which legendary investor is famous for long-term, skill-based investing?
Warren Buffett
What is the fear and Greed index number at currently according to CNN?
20
What does each leaf of a four-leaf clover represent?
Hope, faith, love, and luck
What is the purpose of LEED certification?
It recognizes buildings that meet high sustainability and energy efficiency standards.
What are two pros of a fiat currency system?
Controlled inflation and economic flexibility.
In investing, why does a larger sample size reduce the impact of luck?
Over time, skill-based strategies perform better than random chance.
What is the biggest reason for uncertainty right now?
Due to Trump's trade war with tariffs.
What color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Gold
D) Red
B) Blue
Name two benefits and two challenges of green financing
Benefits: Lower long-term costs, government incentives.
Challenges: High upfront costs, strict qualification requirements.
What technology underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?
Blockchain
What is a key risk associated with cryptocurrency investments?
A) Guaranteed government protection
B) High volatility and regulatory uncertainty
C) No transaction fees
D) Fixed interest rates
B) High volatility and regulatory uncertainty
What global event has significantly impacted energy prices and financial markets since 2022?
The Russia-Ukraine war
What is the national symbol of Ireland?
A) Leprechaun
B) Shamrock
C) Harp
D) Celtic Knot
C) Harp
Which country produces the most renewable energy in the world?
China
Why is gold often considered a "safe haven" asset?
It holds value during economic crises and protects against inflation.
What U.S. company recently became the world’s most valuable by market capitalization?
Apple
Jeffrey Steven Yass is an American billionaire businessman. According to Forbes, Yass had a net worth of $27.6 billion in April 2024 which grew to $49.6 billion by September 2024 and is the richest man in Pennsylvania. What did he invest in to make him so much money?
TikTok's parent company
According to Irish legends, Saint Patrick changed his name to Patricius after becoming a priest. What was his name at birth?
A) Seamus O’Malley
B) Maewyn Succat
C) Ciarán MacFinn
D) Eoin Gallagher
Maewyn Succat