Assume the price level is flexible both upward and downward but the Fed desires to keep the price level stable. If the level of aggregate supply decreases, the Fed must

A. Increase the money supply.
B. Reduce the reserve requirement.
C. Decrease the money supply.
D. Reduce interest rates.


Answer: C

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