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What is the primary concern of development banks?

Providing short-term capital to industry

Offering daily financial services to businesses

Investing in non-viable business ventures

Assisting in the development of viable businesses (correct)

How are Development Finance Corporations (DFCs) referred to?

Commercial banks

Insurance providers

Specialized credit agencies (correct)

Investment companies

What role did development banks play in the industrialization process of Continental Europe and Japan?

Playing a crucial role in rapid industrialization (correct)

Focusing on the agricultural sector

Offering grants to new startup businesses

Providing short-term loans to established businesses

How did government support development banks in terms of financial assistance?

Giving share capital provision Signup and view all the answers

Which term is NOT commonly used to describe Development Finance Corporations (DFCs)?

Real estate companies Signup and view all the answers

In which type of economies do Development Finance Corporations (DFCs) hold a significant place?

Commonwealth Caribbean economies Signup and view all the answers

Why do development finance companies have their senior management appointed by the political directorate?

To fulfill statutory defined goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason private financial institutions fail to adequately finance high-risk new ventures?

Unwillingness to bear long-term risks Signup and view all the answers

Why is using 'social cost-benefit' criteria important in credit allocation decisions?

To assess externalities and internal performance Signup and view all the answers

What makes financial flows to development projects more risky compared to established enterprises?

Less stable cash flows Signup and view all the answers

How do commercial banks differ from development banks in providing long-term finance?

Commercial banks lack specialized skills Signup and view all the answers

Why do financial rate of return criteria sometimes conflict with social cost-benefit criteria in financing decisions?

Conflict arises from different perspectives on project evaluation Signup and view all the answers