The Key Reason for the Existence of Markets of Financial

question 29

Multiple Choice

The key reason for the existence of markets of financial assets is:

• A) that holders of shares generally want to exchange them for bonds and other financial instruments.
• B) the high expenditure for many individuals and businesses.
• C) that the lack of money in an economy makes trade in financial assets necessary.
• D) the refusal of most modern governments to print money on demand.

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