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To control inflation; the monetary authorities of a country can?

A. reduce taxes
B. advise the government to increase its expenditure
C. engage in expansive monetary policies
D. engage in restrictive monetary policies

Correct Answer:

Option D – engage in restrictive monetary policies

Explanation

Governments can use a contractionary monetary policy to fight inflation by reducing the money supply within an economy through reduced bond prices and increased interest rates.

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