In an Economy in Which Decisions Are Guided by Prices

question 21

Multiple Choice

In an economy in which decisions are guided by prices and individual self-interest,there is

• A)the potential to achieve efficiency in production.
• B)a strong need for government intervention in the market.
• C)less efficiency than would be observed in a centrally-planned economy.
• D)more need for a strong legal system to control individual greed than would be needed in a centrally-planned economy.

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Definitions:

Capital Market Instruments

Financial securities used in the capital markets to raise funds or investment, including stocks, bonds, debentures, and other vehicles.

Commercial Loan

A debt-based financial agreement between a business and a financial institution, used for funding major capital expenditures or operational costs.

Money Market Mutual Funds

Money Market Mutual Funds are investment funds that invest in short-term debt securities and aim to provide returns with minimal risk.

Indirect Finance

Indirect finance occurs when borrowers and lenders exchange funds through an intermediary, usually a bank or financial institution, rather than directly between themselves.