T or F Organized security exchanges provide several benefits to both corporations and investors. They (l) provide a continuous market, (2) establish and publicize fair security prices, and (3) help businesses raise new financial capital. Financial intermediary issues its own type of security which is called an indirect security. Securities are first offered for sale in a primary market. These transactions increase the total stock of financial assets in existence in the economy.

T or F Organized security exchanges provide several benefits to both corporations and investors. They (l) provide a continuous market, (2) establish and publicize fair security prices, and (3) help businesses raise new financial capital. Financial intermediary issues its own type of security which is called an indirect security. Securities are first offered for sale in a primary market. These transactions increase the total stock of financial assets in existence in the economy.

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