Use the following graph, which shows the supply and demand curves for dollars in the pound/dollar market, to answer the next question,Assume that D1 and S1 are the initial demand for and supply of dollars. Suppose that Britain's demand for dollars increases from D1 to D2. If the British government wishes to fix the exchange rate at the initial level, it should ________.

A. buy and add more to its dollar reserves
B. encourage the British to import more U.S. products
C. sell pounds in exchange for U.S. dollars
D. sell some of its dollar reserves


Answer: D

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