Why might the Federal Reserve take an action that reverses expansionary fiscal policy?

A. In order to fight the unemployment caused by the expansionary fiscal policy
B. In order to fight the deflation caused by the expansionary fiscal policy
C. In order to fight the inflation caused by the expansionary fiscal policy
D. To demonstrate its independence from the government


Ans: C. In order to fight the inflation caused by the expansionary fiscal policy

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