Question

Which one of the following best describes the role of a financial intermediary? O Financial intermediaries collect large surpluses from a few suppliers of capital and lend those funds in small amounts to numerous demanders of capital.O Financial intermediaries match suppliers of capital with demanders of capital so they can directly exchange funds.O Suppliers of capital are hesitant to individually accept the credit risk associated with lending to demanders of capital.O Demanders of capital normally need funds for a short period of time.

Answer 1

O Suppliers of capital are hesitant to individually accept the credit risk associated with lending to demanders of capital.