U.S. baby boomers are beginning to retire and withdraw their savings for retirement. What effect should we expect this to have on equilibrium price and quantity of financial assets?

A. Price rises and quantity also rises.
B. Price falls and quantity also falls.
C. Price rises and quantity falls.
D. Price falls and quantity rises.


Answer: B

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