The shadow banking system refers to Non-bank financial firms that provide profit advice to hedge fund managers. The unregulated non-bank financial firms engaged in borrowing from investors and lending to households and firms. Non-bank financial firms that acted as stock brokers by buying and selling stocks in an effort to make a profit. Non-bank financial firms that purchased government bonds.

The shadow banking system refers to Non-bank financial firms that provide profit advice to hedge fund managers. The unregulated non-bank financial firms engaged in borrowing from investors and lending to households and firms. Non-bank financial firms that acted as stock brokers by buying and selling stocks in an effort to make a profit. Non-bank financial firms that purchased government bonds.

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter21: Financial Markets, Saving, And Investment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2P

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