The stock markets are the most watched and reported of the financial markets because: I. They are predictors, bellwethers of economic activity II. They are the most widely held financial securities I. Many individual investors own them in their retirement accounts O1. I O II. I & I O II.I, II & II IV. I & II

The stock markets are the most watched and reported of the financial markets because: I. They are predictors, bellwethers of economic activity II. They are the most widely held financial securities I. Many individual investors own them in their retirement accounts O1. I O II. I & I O II.I, II & II IV. I & II

Brief Principles of Macroeconomics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091985

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter8: Savings,investment And The Financial System

Section: Chapter Questions

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