1. Share how you would describe the overall purpose and mechanics of both primary and secondary markets.
2. How would you explain the way the performance of your company is influenced by the activity of the markets you described?
3. How financial markets and institutions influence the US and global economies.

Part Two:

Choose 4 financial markets or institutions. Briefly explain what each specializes in (mortgages, stocks, government securities, etc.).

Compare how each financial market you identified influences the US economy and global economy.