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Which of the following is not a common result of Foreign owning large amounts of Home’s debt?
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Home’s interest rate will be lower due to the larger demand for Home’s credit. |
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Increased funds and resources are available for Home’s entrepreneurs |
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Foreign’s citizens gain the ability to tank Home’s bond market |
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Greater numbers of investors will lead to more creative use of Home’s resources |
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