Which One of the Following Is a Primary Market Transaction

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a primary market transaction?

• A) A dealer selling shares of stock to an individual investor.
• B) A dealer buying newly issued shares of stock from a corporation.
• C) An individual investor selling shares of stock to another individual.
• D) A bank selling shares of a medical firm to an individual.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Price-fixing

An illegal agreement between competitors to fix, raise, or lower prices of goods or services at a certain level, stifling competition.

Harper Collins

A major publishing company known for producing a wide range of books, magazines, and digital content across various genres.

Antitrust Cases

Legal disputes that arise when government entities investigate and challenge business practices that threaten to monopolize a market or restrict competition.

Price-fixing

An illegal agreement among competitors to set prices at a certain level, preventing competition and harming consumers.