Figure 26-8 -Refer to Figure 26-8. in the Figure Above, If the Above

question 122

Multiple Choice

Figure 26-8
-Refer to Figure 26-8. In the figure above, if the economy is at point A, the appropriate monetary policy by the Federal Reserve would be to

• A) lower interest rates.
• B) raise interest rates.
• C) lower income taxes.
• D) raise income taxes.

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