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What was the Dutch East India Company's role in the establishment of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange?

  • Secondary market for VOC shares

  • Primary market for VOC shares

  • Regulatory body

  • Clearing house

Answer

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) played a significant role in the establishment of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, as its shares could be bought and sold in open-air secondary markets, one of which became the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
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