Which of the Following Most Accurately States the Function of Middlemen

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately states the function of middlemen?

• A) Middlemen reduce transaction costs.
• B) Middlemen add to the expense of buyers and sellers without providing any benefit.
• C) Our economy would work just as well without middlemen since they do not expand the availability of physical goods.
• D) Middlemen reduce the number of transactions since they increase the buyer's price and reduce the seller's net receipts.

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Definitions:

Installment Account

A credit account where the borrower repays the principal and interest over a set period through scheduled payments.

Line of Credit

A flexible loan arrangement with a financial institution that allows a borrower to draw funds up to a specified limit, repay, and redraw as needed.

Trade Credit

An arrangement where a buyer is allowed to purchase goods or services and pay the supplier at a later date, often used to finance short-term business needs.

Consumer Credit

Types of personal loans extended to consumers for purchasing goods and services, including credit cards and installment loans.