Which of the Following Best Defines a Mutual Fund

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a mutual fund?

• A)It is a financial market where small firms agree to sell stocks and bonds to raise funds.
• B)It is a fund set aside by a local government to lend to small firms who want to invest in projects that are beneficial to the firm and community.
• C)It is an institution that sells stocks and bonds on behalf of small and less known firms who would otherwise have to pay high interest to obtain credit.
• D)It is an institution that sells shares to the public and uses the proceeds to buy a selection of various types of stocks and bonds.

Explain the decision-making process for firms regarding production levels based on marginal costs and revenues.

Identify the concept of economic profits versus accounting profits.

Understand the implication of short-run and long-run market adjustments.

Describe how changes in demand affect the market in the short run and long run.

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