Large economies, such as the U.S. economy, should ________ adopt a flexible exchange rate, because giving up the power to stabilize the domestic economy via monetary policy ________.
A. nearly always; comes with a high cost
B. nearly always; is of little consequence
C. almost never; is of little consequence
D. almost never; comes with a high cost
Answer: A
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