Suppose researchers discover that Swiss beer causes cancer when given in large amounts to British mice. This finding would likely result in a(n)

a. increase in the demand for Swiss francs.
b. decrease in the demand for Swiss francs.
c. increase in the supply of Swiss francs.
d. decrease in the supply of Swiss francs.


b. decrease in the demand for Swiss francs.

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