Consider that Britain is trying to maintain a fixed exchange rate with respect to the U.S. dollar. However, the present situation in the foreign exchange market is conducive for the British pound to depreciate with respect to the U.S. dollar. If the British government intervenes in the foreign exchange market, then it can be inferred that
A. the British money supply will rise.
B. Britain is financing a surplus in its overall balance of payments.
C. Britain is gaining official international reserves.
D. Britain is financing a deficit in its overall balance of payments.
Answer: D
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