W H Y ST U DY F I N A N C I A L M A R K E T S ?
Part II of this book focuses on
financial markets
, markets in which funds are trans-
ferred from people who have an excess of available funds to people who have a
shortage. Financial markets such as bond and stock markets are crucial to promot-
ing greater economic efficiency by channelling funds from people who do not have
L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S
After studying this chapter you should be able to
1.
outline what is involved in the study of financial markets (such as bonds,
stocks, and foreign exchange markets)
2.
identify what it means to study financial institutions (i.e., banks, insurance
companies, mutual funds)
3.
describe why money is a major influence on inflation, business cycles, and
interest rates
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