Describe two useful purposes served by speculators in derivatives markets

What will be an ideal response?

First, hedgers are able to transfer risk to speculators. In derivatives markets, as in other markets, there must be two parties to a transaction. Second, studies of derivatives markets have shown that speculators provide essential liquidity.

Economics

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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State and local government spending as a share of GDP has: a. decreased from 12% in 1960 to about 8% in 2014

b. increased from 12% in 1960 to about 20% in 2014. c. remained more or less stable at 12% between 1960 and 2014. d. increased from 20% in 1960 to about 30% in 2014.

Economics