Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Result of Financial

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely result of financial intermediaries?

• A) increased funds available to borrowers
• B) higher transaction costs
• C) higher information costs
• D) lower information cost but higher transaction costs

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals, unconsciously, to protect themselves from anxiety or to provide a refuge from a situation with which they cannot currently cope.

Moral Basis

The foundational principles or beliefs that guide judgments about what is right or wrong, ethical or unethical.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or urges are unconsciously pushed out of the conscious mind.

Personality Mediates

The concept that an individual's personality can influence how they respond or react to different situations or stimuli.