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How do financial markets work?

In this video, SOAS Prof Pasquale Scaramozzino outlines the main types of financial markets and institutions, and explains who the investors are.

What are the main types of financial markets, and who are the main investors?

From capital markets to futures markets, commercial banks to investment banks, this video introduces the main types of institutions and explores some of the issues they face.

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