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    What defines the financial system?

    It channels funds from savers to borrowers.

    What are the four elements of the financial system?

    Lenders, borrowers, financial institutions, and markets.

    How do financial markets determine prices?

    Through supply and demand forces.

    What is the role of financial intermediaries?

    They facilitate the flow of funds between lenders and borrowers.

    What distinguishes surplus units from deficit units?

    Surplus units provide funds; deficit units use them.

    What happens in direct financing?

    Lenders' and borrowers' needs must match exactly.

    What is the primary function of the financial system?

    To allocate funds efficiently among competing demands.

    What are the characteristics of an efficient financial market?

    Transparency, liquidity, and low transaction costs.

    What is the significance of the price mechanism in financial markets?

    It helps allocate resources based on supply and demand.

    How does globalization affect financial markets?

    It enables 24-hour trading across international markets.