Financial intermediaries
a) Decrease asymmetric information problems in the financial system
b) Increase transactions costs of financial activity.
c) Make it more difficult for borrowers and savers to engage in risk sharing.
d) All of the above.
Financial intermediaries
Ans
a) Decrease asymmetric information problems in the financial system
Explanation: Financial intermediaries reduce transaction cost of savers and borrowers and also decrease asymmetric information problem by giving solution to allow lending take place.
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