Essentials of Investments (The Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)

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ISBN: 9780077835422

Author: Zvi Bodie Professor, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus Professor

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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What are the major components of the money market? (LO 2-1)

Definition Definition Financial market that deals in securities or assets that are short-term in nature. The money market is responsible for keeping up the liquidity of the businesses and the organizations. These securities are usually held for a period of 12 months or less and are issued by institutions that require cash or funds for their short-term cash flow requirements. The money market is regulated by the federal government.

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Essentials of Investments (The Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)

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