The primary participants in a market are A. firms who supply the product and consumers who buy it, but government policies such as taxes also play an important role in the operation of markets. B. customers who buy products and CEOs who make all of the decisions for a firm, with government having no influence on the market. C. firms and their rivals, with government playing a minimal role. D. None of the above.

The correct answer is letter "A": firms who supply the product and consumers who buy it, but government policies such as taxes also play an important role in the operation of markets.

Explanation:

Primary markets are formed by buyers and sellers of a given product and the regulations the government imposes to promote fair competition. The term is mostly used in the stock market to define the place where firms sell securities directly to investors. These securities have been recently issued and are offered through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs).

answer a is correct answer

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