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    Question

    What is the primary function of global financial

    centers (GFCs)?
    A Providing tax breaks to businesses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Facilitating capital flows between countries and regions Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Offering specialized financial services only for importers Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Setting regional financial policies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Providing physical infrastructure for businesses Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The primary functions and objectives served by the GFCs include: Facilitating capital flows: GFCs are essential in facilitating capital flows between countries and regions. They provide a platform for investors and borrowers to access global capital markets and facilitate the transfer of funds across borders. Attracting foreign investment: GFCs also play a crucial role in attracting foreign investment, both direct investment and portfolio investment. This investment can help to drive economic growth and development, create jobs, and support innovation and entrepreneurship. GFCs often offer a range of financial incentives and infrastructure to attract foreign investment, such as tax breaks, business-friendly regulations, and high-quality physical and digital infrastructure. Supporting international trade - GFCs play a crucial role in supporting international trade, providing a platform for the exchange of goods and services and facilitating cross-border financial transactions. GFCs often offer specialized financial services tailored to the needs of importers, exporters, and other international trade participants, such as trade finance, foreign exchange, and export credit insurance.

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