In a less-developed financial system, which one of the following statements hold good? Institutional investors play an important role in capital formation Investment Bankers play an important role in capital formation Savings are converted into productive assets in a short period of time Cost of capital is expected to low

In a less-developed financial system, which one of the following statements hold good? Institutional investors play an important role in capital formation Investment Bankers play an important role in capital formation Savings are converted into productive assets in a short period of time Cost of capital is expected to low

Economics:

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285859460

Author:BOYES, William

Publisher:BOYES, William

Chapter31: Capital Markets

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3E

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