If the economy is in a recession and prices are relatively stable, then the discretionary fiscal policy or policies that would most likely be recommended to correct this macroeconomic problem would be:

A. increased government spending or decreased taxation, or a combination of the two actions.
B. decreased government spending or decreased taxation, or a combination of the two actions.
C. increased government spending or increased taxation, or a combination of the two actions.
D. increased government spending or increased taxation, but not a combination of the two actions.


Answer: A

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