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LOS a: Distinguish between the concept of liquidity as “appetite for risk” as contrasted with the more traditional view that liquidity is the creation of the central bank.
Q1. When funds are withdrawn from the shadow banking system, which consists of hedge funds, structured investments, REITs, etc…, this is a sign that:
A) investors are more risk averse, and it would lead to a lowering of liquidity.
B) investors are less risk averse, and it would lead to a lowering of liquidity.
C) investors are less risk averse, and it would lead to an increase in liquidity.
Q2. John Connery and Bill Munro are discussing the credit markets and how risk aversion can affect liquidity. Connery says that if the risk aversion of savers decreases, then liquidity in an economy decreases, and he says the risk aversion of investors is not a factor with respect to liquidity in an economy. Munro says that if the risk aversion of investors decreases, then liquidity in an economy decreases, and he says the risk aversion of savers is not a factor with respect to liquidity in an economy. With respect to these statements:
A) Connery is correct and Munro is wrong.
B) Connery and Munro are both wrong.
C) Connery is wrong and Munro is correct.
Q3. With respect to the traditional view of liquidity being determined by the central bank, what is the role of the risk aversion of savers and investors?
A) The risk aversion of savers is important, but the risk aversion of investors is not.
B) The risk aversion of investors is important, but the risk aversion of savers is not.
C) Neither the risk aversion of savers nor the risk aversion of investors is important. | 
发表于 2009-3-16 17:32
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