Question

Financial markets a. facilitate the flow of funds from surplus to deficit units. b. facilitate the flow of funds from deficit to surplus units. c. are markets in which financial assets such as stocks and bonds can be purchased and sold. e. none of these choices are true.

Answer 1

Answer: Option C

Explanation: In simple words, financial markets refers to the market of stock, bonds and equities like securities in which the participant trade for the low transaction cost and easy availability of sellers and purchasers. Stock market is an example of financial markets.

The flow of funds from surplus to deficit is done by other financial institutions such as banks.

Hence the correct option is C.