One of the Functions of Financial Intermediaries Is to Make

question 3

Multiple Choice

One of the functions of financial intermediaries is to make sure the market clears. This means:

• A) setting the appropriate interest rates.
• B) recording the parties to the transactions.
• C) making sure the total amount to be lent equals the total amount to be borrowed.
• D) minimizing the spread between rates.

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