Which of the following cases is an OCA that is NOT preferred by a home country?
A) The home country faces symmetric shocks with the other country.
B) The labor market is well integrated, allowing for migration.
C) The home country faces asymmetric shocks with the other country.
D) The home economy is well integrated with the other country, carrying out vast amounts of trade.
Ans: C) The home country faces asymmetric shocks with the other country.
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