In China, Many People Are Removing Their Money from the State

question 144

Essay

In China, many people are removing their money from the state banks and lending it out themselves. The interest rate earned in a state bank account is about one-half the rate of inflation. On the other hand, lending money to friends, relatives, and even unrelated entrepreneurs can often earn the investor a rate at least double the inflation rate. The gray market, an underground network of investors and private businesses, moves the cash from lenders to businesses. Did marketing occur here? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income gained from selling one more unit of a product or service, crucial in determining the optimal level of output for a company.

Marginal Cost

The extra expense associated with manufacturing an additional unit of a product or service.

Oligopolistic Firm

A company operating in an oligopoly market structure, characterized by a few firms dominating the market, leading to specific behaviors like pricing collusion or competition.

Price Charge

The amount of money demanded by a seller for a product or service, essentially the cost to the buyer.