Problem
1. Explain how a well-functioning financial system increases savings and investment spending, holding the budget balance and any capital flows fixed
2. What are the important types of financial intermediaries in the U.S. economy? What are the primary assets of these intermediaries, and how do they facilitate investment spending and saving?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.