Use the following figure to answer the next question. The economy is at equilibrium at point A. What fiscal policy would be most appropriate to control demand-pull inflation?

A. Shift aggregate demand by increasing government purchases.
B. Shift aggregate supply by increasing taxes.
C. Shift aggregate demand by decreasing taxes.
D. Shift aggregate demand by increasing taxes.


Answer: D

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