|Question 4Verbal

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In the early 2010s, the price of collectible and rare Lego sets rose dramatically, which had the counterintuitive effect of        demand: buyers who hadn't previously wanted to purchase Lego sets thronged the market, believing prices would continue to rise and the sets could be resold later at a profit.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
exploiting
A
engendering
B
monetizing
C
appraising
D