Which of the Following Statements Best Completes the Following Statement

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best completes the following statement: "Over the past 30 years, the percentage(s) of assets for all financial intermediaries¼"?

• A)controlled by banks has decreased as has the percentage for mutual funds while insurance companies have increased their percentage
• B)controlled by insurance companies and mutual funds has decreased and the percentage controlled by banks has increased
• C)controlled by banks and insurance companies has decreased while the percentage controlled by mutual funds and pensions has increased
• D)controlled by banks, insurance companies, mutual funds and pensions have all increased

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Investments

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