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2.8.3 Importance of the financial sector

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How does borrowing help a household spread its spending?

A
  • In good times, it spreads credit across the economy.
  • In bad times, it spreads failure between households and firms.
B

Financial and related professional services produced about 11% of UK output in 2025.

C

Insurance enables firms to take risks they might otherwise refuse, such as shipping goods.

D

It lets a household buy a house or car now and repay over several years.

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2.8.3 Importance of the financial sector Flashcards

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20 flashcards on OCR GCSE Economics 2.8.3 Importance of the financial sector: the key terms, formulae and calculations you need to recall for Component 01 and Component 02.

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