Economics & Finance
Risk Diversification Drives Market Innovation
When external conditions—such as geopolitical tensions or economic volatility—increase the risk of single assets, market participants actively seek new trading instruments to diversify their exposure. Exchanges respond by designing innovative products to meet this demand, thereby spurring financial innovation. This cycle is countercyclical: the higher the risk, the stronger the market demand for innovation.
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