Which of the following portfolio allocation decisions represents the best individual response to an increase in the interest rate on nonmonetary assets?
A. Sell some stocks and use the money to buy bonds.
B. Sell some bonds and use the money to buy stocks.
C. Sell some nonmonetary assets to get cash.
D. Buy some nonmonetary assets with cash.
Answer: D
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