Financial Intermediaries Handle a Larger Flow of Funds Than Do

question 114

Multiple Choice

Financial intermediaries handle a larger flow of funds than do primary markets primarily because financial intermediaries:

• A) have a government-provided monopoly.
• B) have government-regulated prices, so there is little competition.
• C) can lower transaction costs and increase liquidity for savers.
• D) do not have to worry about information asymmetry.

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