What Is the Most Fundamental Purpose of the "Capital Market

question 91

Multiple Choice

What is the most fundamental purpose of the "capital market"?

• A)To connect the savings decisions of households with the borrowing decisions of firms.
• B)To connect households who wish to borrow with banks who wish to lend.
• C)To provide the means by which firms can acquire physical capital.
• D)To connect firms and households who wish to borrow with financial institutions.
• E)To provide the means by which households and firms can invest financial capital.

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