Question 1

Financial instruments are different from money because:

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A)  They can act as a store of value and money cannot
B)  They can't be a means of payment but money can
C)  They can allow for the transfer of risk
D)  They have greater liquidityE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Briefly explain one function of financial instruments that can make them very different from money.

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While financial instruments can function...

Question 3

Which of the following would not be an example of a secondary financial market transaction?

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A)  You call a broker and purchase 100 shares of McDonald's Corp.stock
B)  You go to the bank and purchase a $5000 certificate of deposit
C)  You call a broker and purchase a U.S.Treasury bond
D)  You call a broker and purchase a bond issued by General MotorsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The most prominent of asset-backed securities is:

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A)  Shares of stock in corporations since stockholders own the assets
B)  Securities backed by home mortgages
C)  U.S.Treasury bonds since they are backed by all public assets
D)  Movie box-office receiptsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Provide examples of direct and indirect finance and a brief explanation of the difference between the two.

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An individual going to a bank to obtain ...

Question 6

Most of the buying and selling in primary markets:

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A)  Is in the public view
B)  Is highly transparent and closely monitored by the SEC
C)  Involve an investment bank
D)  Is done by the Federal ReserveE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Consider the price paid for debt issued by the State of California.Which of the following would lead to a decrease in the value of State of California bonds?

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A)  The State of California bonds are in small dollar amounts
B)  The State of California bonds have a longer maturity
C)  The State of California experiences a fiscal crisis that makes it less likely it will be able to honor its interest payments
D)  The State of California pays back its previous bonds ahead of scheduleE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Compare and contrast financial institutions that act as brokers to those that transform assets.In what sense are both types of institutions financial intermediaries? Provide one example of each type and describe how each functions as a financial intermediary.

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Financial institutions that act as broke...

Question 9

Most individuals borrow:

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A)  Directly without the use of a financial intermediary
B)  Using a financial intermediary because it lowers the cost of borrowing
C)  Using a financial intermediary, but would save money if they financed directly
D)  Without using financial intermediaries, preferring credit cardsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 3: Financial Instruments, Financial Markets, and Financial Institutions

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Consider the price paid for debt issued by the State of California.Which of the following would lead to a decrease in the value of State of California bonds?

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Which of the following would not be an example of a secondary financial market transaction?

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Provide examples of direct and indirect finance and a brief explanation of the difference between the two.

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An individual going to a bank to obtain ...
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Most of the buying and selling in primary markets:

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Financial instruments are different from money because:

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Compare and contrast financial institutions that act as brokers to those that transform assets.In what sense are both types of institutions financial intermediaries? Provide one example of each type and describe how each functions as a financial intermediary.

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Financial institutions that act as broke...
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The most prominent of asset-backed securities is:

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Most individuals borrow:

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Exam 3: Financial Instruments, Financial Markets, and Financial Institutions

Briefly explain one function of financial instruments that can make them very different from money.

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Consider the price paid for debt issued by the State of California.Which of the following would lead to a decrease in the value of State of California bonds?

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Which of the following would not be an example of a secondary financial market transaction?

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Provide examples of direct and indirect finance and a brief explanation of the difference between the two.

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Most of the buying and selling in primary markets:

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Financial instruments are different from money because:

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Compare and contrast financial institutions that act as brokers to those that transform assets.In what sense are both types of institutions financial intermediaries? Provide one example of each type and describe how each functions as a financial intermediary.

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The most prominent of asset-backed securities is:

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Most individuals borrow:

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