According to the principle underlying fiscal policy, during inflation, fiscal policy should:
A. stimulate economic activity by decreasing taxes.
B. curb economic activity by reducing government spending.
C. let the forces of supply and demand operate on their own.
D. expand the rate of growth of the money supply.
E. use the easy-money policy.
Answer: B
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