The Distinguishing Feature of a Well-Functioning Financial Market Is the

question 8

Multiple Choice

The distinguishing feature of a well-functioning financial market is the

• A)continual increase in the liquidity of most assets.
• B)continual reduction in the riskiness of most assets.
• C)increased ease of converting common stocks into bonds.
• D)incorporation of available information into asset prices.

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