In the Baumol Model, Increases in the T-Bill Rate Suggest

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the Baumol model, increases in the T-bill rate suggest that:

• A)average cash balances should be increased.
• B)average cash balances should be decreased.
• C)the cost per sale of securities will increase.
• D)fewer sales should be conducted each year.

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