Financial System and Money Functions Quiz
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Which function of money encourages specialization in the production of goods and services?

  • Store of value
  • Unit of account
  • Medium of exchange (correct)
  • Standard of deferred payment
  • According to the liquidity premium theory, what is the key assumption about bonds of different maturities?

  • They are perfect substitutes (correct)
  • They offer the same returns
  • They have different risk levels
  • They have the same liquidity
  • Which monetary asset is likely to be the least liquid?

  • Money market account balance
  • Physical cash
  • Savings account balance
  • Funds held as certificate of deposits (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a financial intermediary?

    <p>A government treasury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the amount of dividends paid to stock owners?

    <p>The company's performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Functions of Money

    • The medium of exchange function of money encourages specialization in the production of goods and services.

    Liquidity Premium Theory

    • The key assumption of the liquidity premium theory is that bonds of different maturities have different yields due to differences in liquidity.

    Monetary Assets

    • Currency is likely to be the least liquid monetary asset.

    Financial Intermediaries

    • The following are financial intermediaries: banks, thrifts, life insurance companies, pension funds, and mutual funds.

    Dividend Payments

    • The amount of dividends paid to stock owners is determined by the board of directors of a corporation.

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