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Case study · Changes in the nature of UK towns and cities
Using the data provided in Extract D, explain one role of financial markets.
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Role of financial markets
The financial sector · A global perspective
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Case study · The UK economy since the financial crisis
With reference to Extract A, explain the role of forward markets in currencies.
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Case study · Globalisation and Inequality
Discuss the role of the financial sector in the growth and development of developing countries.
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ContextIn May 2020, the UK government introduced a loan scheme to help small businesses survive the downturn in the economy. Small businesses could borrow up to £50 000 at an interest rate of 2.5% for up to 6 years from a bank. The government guaranteed 100% of the loans, to enable banks to issue them quickly, and only minimal checks were made on borrowers.
With reference to the information above, explain one role of financial markets.
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ContextUK total bank lending to individuals, percentage change on previous year …
Explain one likely reason why consumer demand for bank loans has increased.
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A-level Paper 2, June 2024, Q3(b)Multiple choice
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Which one of the following is a role of financial markets? To:
Adiscourage saving
Bpromote moral hazard
Cprovide forward markets
Drestrict free trade
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