4. All of the following are important components of a financial system except: a. government and private policy makers b. a monetary system c. the international monetary fund d. financial institutions and markets 5. include the direct ownership of land, buildings or homes, equipment, inventories, durable goods, and even precious metals. a.financial assets b.real assets c.government investments d.individual savings 6. Which of the following describes the basic function of money? a.store of purchasing power b.standard of value c.medium of exchange d. liquidity