In chapter 7, "Financial Markets," of the book Naked Economics, the author, Charles Wheelan, states, that, "...all financial instruments - no matter how complex the bells and whistles - are based on four simple needs." Which of the below is NOT of these "simple needs"? Raising Capital. Assumption of risk. Insuring Against Risk

In chapter 7, "Financial Markets," of the book Naked Economics, the author, Charles Wheelan, states, that, "...all financial instruments - no matter how complex the bells and whistles - are based on four simple needs." Which of the below is NOT of these "simple needs"? Raising Capital. Assumption of risk. Insuring Against Risk

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