During a recession, policy makers who use the AS/AD model would probably recommend an open market:

A. purchase of government securities that raises interest rates.
B. sale of government securities that reduces interest rates.
C. sale of government securities that raises interest rates.
D. purchase of government securities that reduces interest rates.


Answer: D

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