Which of the following is a consequence of the globalization and integration of financial markets?
A) Banks' investment portfolios often contain millions of dollars in assets located in other countries.
B) Economic crises are less common and typically less severe than they used to be.
C) Investors and businesses are denied access to overseas markets.
D) It fails to provide a better return on investment for investors.
Answer: A
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