EBK ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 8220103599832
Author: Mankiw
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 18, Problem 2QR
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Why diversification of holdings is recommended and which institution does it for the public.
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