Which of the Following Best Defines Financial Intermediaries

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines financial intermediaries?

• A)They are the same as financial markets.
• B)They are individuals who make a profit by buying a stock low and selling it high.
• C)They are a more general name for financial assets, such as stocks, bonds, and chequing accounts.
• D)They are financial institutions through which savers can indirectly provide funds to borrowers.

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Definitions:

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