Financial Intermediaries

question 97

Multiple Choice

Financial intermediaries

• A) provide a channel for linking those who want to save with those who want to invest.
• B) produce nothing of value and are therefore a drain on society's resources.
• C) can hurt the performance of the economy.
• D) hold very little of the average American's wealth.

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Definitions:

Interest Paid

This represents the amount paid over a period for the use of borrowed money, or the cost of borrowing.

Net New Borrowing

Refers to the total amount of new debt acquired by a company or government, minus any debt that has been repaid during the same period.

Tax Rate

The defined percentage of income from individuals or corporations allocated for taxes.

Net Income

The profit remaining after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.