If financial markets didn't exist:

A. liquidity would diminish and returns would be lower.
B. liquidity would diminish, reducing the flow of funds between borrowers and savers.
C. required returns would be lower since fewer instruments would trade.
D. more funds would flow directly between borrowers and savers.


Answer: B

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