In chapter 7, "Financial Markets," of the book Naked Economics, the author, Charles Wheelan, states, that, "...all financial instruments - no matter how complex the bells and whistles - are based on four simple needs." Which of the below is NOT of these "simple needs"?     Raising Capital.       Assumption of risk.       Insuring Against Risk

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