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To explain: The reasons for which the financial markets are important for the health of the economy.

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Financial Markets: A system or organized place where people with funds having no productive use if left idle, will offer those for a return to those who are willing to use that fund for productive purposes and return them the fund with some added value. The Financial market acts like a bridge between these two sets of people. The transactions usually take place at a minimum transaction cost.

Capital Formation: It refers to the increase in the real stock of capital over period.

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