[Solved] As foreign exchange activity has grown:

Q.	As foreign exchange activity has grown:
A.	central bank intervention has become more effective.
B.	central bank intervention has become more frequent.
C.	central bank intervention has become less effective.
D.	none of the above
Answer» C. central bank intervention has become less effective.

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