Lack of competition in the United States banking industry can be attributed to
A) the fact that competition does not benefit consumers.
B) the fact that branching has eliminated competition.
C) recent legislation restricting competition.
D) nineteenth-century populist sentiment.
D
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Collateral is
A) the interest rate that banks charge high-quality borrowers. B) assets pledged to the bank in the event the borrower defaults. C) the difference between the value of a bank's assets and the value of a bank's liabilities. D) required reserves minus excess reserves.
Why does the government allow some markets to be monopolized by granting patents?
a. to promote a more equal distribution of income b. to correct for negative externalities c. to promote technological progress d. to ensure lower prices for consumers in the short run