The Value of Assets Held by Commercial Banks in 2001

question 28

Multiple Choice

The value of assets held by commercial banks in 2001 was $6.7 trillion dollars, making commercial banks the

• A)second most important sector of financial intermediaries after mutual funds.
• B)second most important sector of financial intermediaries after lifeinsurance companies.
• C)second most important sector of financial intermediaries after privatepension funds.
• D)largest sector of financial intermediaries.

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