Which of the Following Money Market Investments Is Essentially a Loan

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following money market investments is essentially a loan arrangement wherein a securities dealer is the "borrower" and the investor is the "lender"? The investor buys securities from the securities dealer, with an agreement to sell the securities back to the dealer at a later date for a specified higher price.

• A) certificates of deposit
• B) commercial paper
• C) banker's acceptance
• D) repurchase agreement
• E) Treasury bills

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Definitions:

Demand

Demand is the desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at a given price within a specific time frame.

Usury Laws

Regulations governing the amount of interest that can be charged on a loan, intended to protect consumers from excessively high rates.

Loanable Funds

Financial assets available for borrowing, which play a crucial role in setting interest rates in economics.

Shortage

A scenario in which the need for a product or service surpasses the available supply within a market.