Which of These Is NOT a Primary Role of Financial

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a primary role of financial intermediaries in the market for funds?

• A) collecting taxes on financial transactions
• B) reducing transaction costs
• C) spreading risk
• D) reducing information costs

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Definitions:

Convergence

The process by which lines of perspective in a drawing or photograph appear to converge as they recede toward the horizon line, creating the illusion of depth. In a biological context, it refers to the evolution of similar features in species of different lineages.

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Depth Perception

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