The scheme to finance the initial operations of the Mississippi Company was simple. Law would raise the money by selling shares in the company for cash and, more importantly, for state bonds. Law accepted a low interest rate on the bonds which helped French finances while promising the company a more secure cash flow. Simply put, Law came up with a way to finance a big business scheme. The lure of gold and silver brought out many eager investors in the Mississippi Company.
–"John Law and the Mississippi Bubble,"
Jon Moen
According to the text, what incentive attracted investors and led them to finance the plan?
the offer to give investors state bonds at a low price
the chance to exchange gold or silver for paper money
the opportunity to trade in their shares for state bonds
the promise of making a profit from shares in the company
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