That Only Large,well-Established Corporations Have Access to Securities Markets

question 20

Multiple Choice

That only large,well-established corporations have access to securities markets

• A)explains why indirect finance is such an important source of external funds for businesses.
• B)can be explained by the problem of moral hazard.
• C)can be explained by government regulations that prohibit small firms from acquiring funds in securities markets.
• D)explains why newer and smaller corporations rely so heavily on the new issues market for funds.

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Definitions:

Certificate Of Deposit (CD)

A certificate that states there is a specific sum of money on deposit and guarantees the payment of a fixed interest rate after a certain period of time, usually seven days to ten years; deposits and withdrawals cannot be made with a CD.

Money Market Account

An account that pays a higher interest rate than other types of accounts, but usually requires a higher initial deposit and a higher minimum balance often with a limit on the number of transactions per month.

Statement Savings Account

A statement savings account is a type of savings account that provides the account holder with periodic statements, detailing transactions and balances.

Compounded Continuously

The theoretical concept where the interest on an investment is calculated and added to the principal continuously, leading to exponential growth.