Principles of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
Principles of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
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ISBN: 9781259144387
Author: Richard A Brealey, Stewart C Myers, Franklin Allen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 33, Problem 1PS

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To mention: The major countries that have the largest stock markets.

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The Country K has the largest stock market in the world. The Country K stock market is larger as a percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The Country U has the largest market in the world.

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To mention: The major countries that have the largest bond markets.

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The Country K has the largest bond market in the world. The market is larger when it is seen as a percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). The Country U has the largest market in the world.

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To mention: The country that has the smallest direct holdings of shares by individual investors.

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Country JN has the smallest direct holdings of shares by individual investors.

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To mention: The country that has the largest holdings of bank deposits by individual investors.

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Country JN has the largest holdings of bank deposits by individual investors.

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To mention: The area which has the largest holdings of shares by other corporations.

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Euro area has the largest holdings of shares by other corporations.

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To mention: The country that has the largest use of trade credit for financing.

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Country JN has the largest use of trade credit for financing

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