For Most Lines of Business the Basic Source of Short-Term

question 112

Multiple Choice

For most lines of business the basic source of short-term loan financing is:

• A) commercial banks
• B) finance companies
• C) the commercial paper market
• D) factors

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Definitions:

Higher Costs

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Labor-Market Discrimination

The differential treatment of individuals in the labor market based on race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or other non-relevant factors that reduces prospects for equal opportunity employment.

Science And Math

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Schools

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