Financial Development and Economic Growth: Debt and Equity Markets Overview

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What is the primary function of Ford Motor Credit Company mentioned in the text?

  • Advising companies on securities to issue
  • Lending funds to small businesses
  • Acquiring funds from individual investors
  • Lending to consumers for purchasing Ford cars (correct)

Which type of financial intermediary borrows funds from lenders and then lends the funds to borrowers?

  • Investment banks (correct)
  • Bond Funds
  • Equity Funds
  • Money Market Funds

Direct finance involves funds flowing directly from _____________ to borrowers in the financial markets.

  • Governments
  • Insurance companies
  • Financial intermediaries
  • Lenders (correct)

What is the key reason for the need of financial intermediaries as mentioned in the text?

<p>To minimize transaction costs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept refers to the problem of hidden information that can lead to adverse outcomes in transactions?

<p>Adverse selection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of funds acquire funds from individual investors and purchase diversified portfolios of stocks and bonds?

<p>Bond Funds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In indirect finance, a financial intermediary borrows funds from lenders to ____________.

<p>Make loans to borrowers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Economies of scope' mentioned in the text refer to the benefit of ____________.

<p>Diversifying services provided (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of fee income for banks mentioned in the text?

<p>Foreign exchange trades for customers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a trading activity or risk management technique for banks?

<p>Mortgage-backed securities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula $\frac{\text{net income}}{\text{assets}}$ represent?

<p>Return on Assets (ROA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the objectives mentioned in the text?

<p>Discuss the impact of banking regulations on bank performance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formulas represents the Net Interest Margin (NIM)?

<p>$\frac{\text{interest income} - \text{interest expenses}}{\text{assets}}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT considered an off-balance sheet activity for banks?

<p>Servicing mortgage-backed securities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following references is focused on the role of banks in the market for liquidity?

<p>Garber, P.M., &amp; Weisbrod, S.(1990). Banks in the Market for Liquidity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula $\frac{\text{net income}}{\text{capital}}$ represent?

<p>Return on Equity (ROE) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following references is focused on the microeconomics of banking?

<p>Freixas, X., &amp; Rochet, J.C.(2008). Microeconomics of banking. MIT press. Page 30-43. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT listed as a source of fee income for banks?

<p>Trading financial derivatives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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