An International Monetary Fund Factsheet made the following observation regarding sound f inancial systems: A countrys financial

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An International Monetary Fund Factsheet made the following observation regarding sound f inancial systems: “A country’s financial system . . . help[s] channel savings into investment, thereby supporting economic growth.”

a. Briefly explain how the financial system channels savings into investment. Aren’t savings already investment? If not, what type of investment is the Factsheet referring to? 

b. How does channeling savings into investment support economic growth?

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Economics

ISBN: 9780135957554

8th Edition

Authors: Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O Brien

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