Someone who stands to gain or lose, depending on how a situation is resolved is called a(n) ____.
A) shareholder
B) business partner
C) stakeholder
D) philanthropist

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A stakeholder is someone who has an interest in the outcome of a situation because they stand to gain or lose something, whether it be financial, reputational, or otherwise. Shareholders and business partners are types of stakeholders, but may not encompass all possible stakeholders in a given situation. Philanthropists are individuals who donate money or resources to charitable causes, and may not have a direct stake in a specific situation.

Someone Who Stands to Gain or Lose, Depending on How