“In a world without information and transaction costs, financial intermediaries would not exist.” Is this statement true, false, or uncertain? Explain your answer.
“In a world without information and transaction costs, financial intermediaries would not exist.” Is this statement...
One of the reasons that financial intermediaries exist is that -it is illegal for net lenders to lend directly to net borrowers -vaults at financial intermediaries are safer for your money than your mattress or piggy bank - there is no system for net lenders to lend directly to net borrowers -financial intermediaries are better equipped to assess risk and to diversify portfolios
In financial capital markets without any frictions (e.g., taxes, financial distress costs, information asymmetry, transaction costs, security mispricing, etc.), which one of the followings is most likely to affect the equity value of a firm? Group of answer choices A. conducting a strategic reorientation in the product market B. changing the dividend policy of the firm C. changing the term structure of debt of the firm D. using derivatives to hedge the firm’s short-term currency exchange risks
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.
Explain how the information related problems affect the operation of the financial intermediaries? ( 20 marks) How financial intermediaries managed with the information related problems. ( 20 marks)
Explain how the information related problems affect the operation of the financial intermediaries? ( 20 marks) How financial intermediaries managed with the information related problems.( 20 marks)
All but one of the following is a comparative advantage of financial intermediaries: a. ability to achieve economies of scale. b. ability to reduce transaction costs. c. ability to reduce information asymmetry. d. exploit moral hazard in lending relationships.
Banks and credit unions are considered financial intermediaries because they act as financial institutions through which savers can indirectly provide funds to borrowers. Select one: True False The implementation of an investment tax credit would cause the demand for loanable funds to shift to the left and interest rates and the quantity of saving would fall. Select one: True False If a government went from a budget deficit to a surplus, the supply of loanable funds would shift right, interest...
5) (20 points) For each statement, say if it is True, False, or Uncertain. (Not if you are uncertain, but if the statement cannot be determined to be true or false.) AND, briefly explain and support your answer. a) Adam Smith, in The Wealth of Nations, argued that everyone should pay the same amount in taxes, like a flat tax b) By removing a 50 cent per gallon excise tax on gasoline, consumers would see a decrease of 50 cents...
PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY
3. According to MM, in a world without taxes the optimal capital structure for a firm is approximately 100% debt financing a. True b. False ANSWER: False
You have learned how to analyze a transaction (event). Each transaction affects financial statement items and thus financial ratios. Since financial ratios affect how a firm does its business, it is important to understand how an event affects ratios. Apple incurred an additional $2,100 in research and development expense paid for in cash. Assume that net income was $55,000, beginning total assets was $150,000, and ending total assets was $190,000 before the transaction. What would be the effect on the...