1. Suppose you have formed a company that is pursuing a product or service that is the current hot fad among investors and it appears that you could quickly enhance your personal wealth as well as quickly provide funds for your company through an IPO. It seems like an awesome opportunity. However, why might you wish to turn it down?
2. What is the benefit of formal, rule-based, impersonal exchange with third-party enforcement (often termed arm's-length transaction) versus informal institutions? Why can't we assume that formal institutions are inherently better than informal ones? How do formal and informal institutions complement each other?