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Chapter 1 Section 2

Chapter 1 Section 2. The U.S. Economic System. Financial Markets. Mechanism that provides the means for purchasing and selling stocks, bonds, commodities, and other financial instruments. New York Stock Exchange NASDAQ Commodities – Fungible Derivatives. Financial Institutions.

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Chapter 1 Section 2

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  1. Chapter 1 Section 2 The U.S. Economic System

  2. Financial Markets • Mechanism that provides the means for purchasing and selling stocks, bonds, commodities, and other financial instruments. • New York Stock Exchange • NASDAQ • Commodities – Fungible • Derivatives

  3. Financial Institutions • Commercial Banks • Credit Unions • Savings and Loan Associations

  4. Non-Depository Institutions • Act as an intermediary between savers and borrowers. • Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) • Insurance Companies • Investment Bankers • Mutual Fund • Brokerage Firms

  5. Business Incentives • How do incentives affect how you manage your personal finances? • Encourages specific behavior and helps to motivate individuals to take specific action • Workers – rewards, wages • Consumers – sales, loyalty programs

  6. Gov’t Incentives • Producers – no taxes or lower taxes • Savers and Investors – tax deferment, tax free • Citizens – tax deductions, tax credits

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