The financial markets play an important role in channeling funds from savers to borrowers. Which of the following illustartes this function of financial market? A) Investors purchase assets like real estate and gold from other investors B) Investors purchase securities that are issued by firms and government C) Investors deposit funds into interest bearing accounts which are then loaned to borrowers D) Investors purchase capital goods which are used in production by borrowers

The financial markets play an important role in channeling funds from savers to borrowers. Which of the following illustartes this function of financial market? A) Investors purchase assets like real estate and gold from other investors B) Investors purchase securities that are issued by firms and government C) Investors deposit funds into interest bearing accounts which are then loaned to borrowers D) Investors purchase capital goods which are used in production by borrowers

Microeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617406

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter16: Interest, Rent, And Profit

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Problem 3QP

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