In the summer of 1971, President Richard Nixon responded to mounting economic problems (before reversing his decisions later in the year) by

A. expanding the money supply.
B. lowering corporate taxes to spur investment.
C. lowering interest rates to spur consumption.
D. imposing a ninety-day freeze on all wages and prices.
E. sharply reducing the rate of inflation.


Answer: D

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