Which of the following statements is true of a country that has a gold standard exchange rate system?
A. A country running a deficit in its balance of payment would experience an outflow of gold which would force it to increase the price of gold.
B. A country running a deficit in its balance of payment would experience an outflow of gold which would force it to decrease the price of gold.
C. A country running a deficit in its balance of payment would experience an outflow of gold which would force it to reduce its money supply.
D. A country running a deficit in its balance of payment would experience an outflow of gold which would force it to increase its money supply.
Answer: C. A country running a deficit in its balance of payment would experience an outflow of gold which would force it to reduce its money supply.
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