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Which of the following methods of raising funds will not be used by governments?
Suggested Answer: D
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39 comments · newest first
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Rebecka
11 months ago
Short-term debt is a usual method for funding.
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Golda
11 months ago
Wait, can’t believe they’d issue equity! That sounds off.
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Roxane
11 months ago
Direct borrowing from banks is common too.
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Truman
12 months ago
Pretty sure they don’t issue equity.
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Ona
1 year ago
Governments definitely issue bonds all the time.
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Clay
1 year ago
I vaguely recall that direct borrowing from banks is also a method, but I can't remember if it's as common as the others.
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Tawna
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question where issuing bonds was definitely a method used by governments, so that might help narrow it down.
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Georgeanna
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure, but I feel like all the other options are common methods for governments to raise funds.
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Anabel
1 year ago
I remember discussing how governments typically don't issue equity like companies do, so I think D might be the answer.
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Alfred
1 year ago
I think the key here is to remember that governments don't operate like private companies. Issuing equity wouldn't be a method they'd use to raise funds.
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Chaya
1 year ago
Wait, I'm confused. Aren't governments able to borrow directly from banks? I'm not sure about this one.
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Rolande
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. Governments don't issue equity, so that's the answer. Easy peasy!
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Adelina
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Governments can use a variety of financing methods, so I'll need to carefully consider each option.
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Jovita
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about government financing methods. I'll need to think through the different options and eliminate the ones governments wouldn't use.
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Daniel
2 years ago
I agree with Carin. Governments don't usually sell stocks or equity to the public.
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Deja
2 years ago
D) Issuing equity
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Tracey
2 years ago
C) Issuing short-term debt
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Alline
2 years ago
B) Issuing bonds
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Daniela
2 years ago
A) Direct borrowing from banks
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Melissa
2 years ago
I believe option A) Direct borrowing from banks is also not commonly used by governments as they have other methods like issuing bonds.
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Walton
2 years ago
Option B seems like the most common way for governments to raise funds. Bonds are a classic choice.
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Dana
2 years ago
Issuing equity is not typically used by governments to raise funds.
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Fatima
2 years ago
Issuing short-term debt can also be a viable option for governments.
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Chery
2 years ago
Direct borrowing from banks is also a common method used by governments.
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Florinda
2 years ago
Bonds are indeed a popular choice for governments to raise funds.
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Edgar
2 years ago
D) Issuing equity
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Melodie
2 years ago
C) Issuing short-term debt
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Ligia
2 years ago
B) Issuing bonds
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Carmela
2 years ago
A) Direct borrowing from banks
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Vicki
2 years ago
Haha, imagine a government trying to sell shares like a company. That would be a sight to see!
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Valentin
2 years ago
C) Issuing short-term debt
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Lorrine
2 years ago
B) Issuing bonds
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Tamala
2 years ago
A) Direct borrowing from banks
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Macy
2 years ago
I agree with Val. Governments usually don't issue equity because they are not profit-driven entities.
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Val
2 years ago
I think governments won't use option D) Issuing equity.
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Carin
2 years ago
I think option D is the correct answer. Governments typically don't issue equity to raise funds.
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Milly
2 years ago
C) Issuing short-term debt
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Stefania
2 years ago
B) Issuing bonds
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Charlene
2 years ago
A) Direct borrowing from banks