What is the primary distinction between debt/equity markets and derivative markets?
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The market for equities (stocks) and debt (mainly bonds) are markets where the actual claims are purchased or sold for immediate cash payment. On the other hand, in derivative markets, parties and counterparties make agreements that are settled at a later date.
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Starting from long-run equilibrium, a large decrease in government purchases will result in a(n) ________ gap in the short-run and ________ inflation and ________ output in the long-run.
A. expansionary; lower; potential B. expansionary; higher; potential C. recessionary; lower; potential D. recessionary; lower; lower
Most international investment finance today comes from
A) portfolio and foreign direct investment. B) tax collections. C) government financing. D) the sale of antiques.
A price support on milk is not in the interest of milk drinkers, so why do elected public officials successfully implement milk price supports?
A) Milk price supports are in the public interest. B) A small number of households (dairy farmers) gain a great deal, while the costs of the support program is spread among millions of other (milk drinking) households. C) Dairy farmers are selfish. D) Milk drinkers are generally unselfish.
List the factors change demand and shift the demand curve. Tell what happens to demand and the demand curve when there is an increase in the factor
What will be an ideal response?