Banking and Finances 2

2. the amount of money available for some purpose.
5. The ability to borrow money.
10. a period of economic decline, usually marked by a decline in gross domestic product (GDP) for two or more consecutive quarters. They are often accompanied by high unemployment and falling prices (deflation).
12. A loan used to buy a house.
13. A share of ownership in a company.
14. the resources and funds that are used to start and run a business, such as money, equipment, and property.
15. a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
16. A certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation.

1. Money that is set aside for the future.
2. An institution that manages money and offers financial services.
3. a severe and prolonged recession. They are characterized by a significant decline in economic activity, a significant increase in unemployment, and a decline in prices (deflation).
4. A charge for borrowing money.
6. The possibility of loss or harm.
7. a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
8. Money that is owed.
9. A collection of investments, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
11. A sum of money that is borrowed.