An Important Function of Secondary Markets Is to

question 73

Multiple Choice

An important function of secondary markets is to

• A)make it easier to sell financial instruments to raise funds.
• B)raise funds for corporations through the sale of securities.
• C)make it easier for governments to raise taxes.
• D)create a market for newly constructed houses.

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Definitions:

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