16-73 Which of the Following Observations Concerning the Intermediation Approach

question 16

Multiple Choice

16-73 Which of the following observations concerning the intermediation approach is true?

• A)It views FIs' outputs of services as having two underlying inputs.
• B)Labor and capital are the only inputs.
• C)It views the output as being produced by labor,capital and the funds used to produce intermediated services.
• D)Premiums or reserves are viewed as an input in the banking and thrift industries.
• E)None of the above.

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