Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Economist's View

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the economist's view of finance and the financial system?

• A)The financial system is very important to the functioning of the economy,and the tools of finance are often helpful to us as individuals when we find ourselves making certain decisions.
• B)The financial system,while interesting,is not very important to the functioning of the economy;however,the tools of finance are often helpful to us as individuals when we find ourselves making certain decisions.
• C)The financial system is very important to the functioning of the economy;however,the tools of finance are not particularly helpful to us as individuals since we seldom make decisions for which those tools are useful.
• D)The field of finance is intimately concerned with the financial system and the tools of finance,and financial economists see great importance in them;however,the "mainstream" economist sees little value in studying financial markets or the tools of finance.

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Definitions:

Antecedent

A thing or event that exists or comes before another in time or logically precedes it.

Analogy

A cognitive process of comparing two things based on their similarity in some respects, often used to explain concepts or ideas.

Comprehending

The cognitive process of understanding or making sense of texts, symbols, or situations.

Decision Making

The process(es) by which an individual selects one course of action from among alternatives.