Which of the Following Would Be Expected to Increase the Demand

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be expected to increase the demand for U.S. currency?

• A) Competition among brokers forces down the commission charge for selling bonds or stocks.
• B) The economy enters a recession.
• C) Political instability increases dramatically in developing nations.
• D) On-line banking allows customers to transfer funds between checking and stock mutual funds 24 hours a day.

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