During periods of slow growth, the Federal Reserve will likely

A. decrease the money supply to decrease interest rates.
B. increase the money supply to decrease interest rates.
C. decrease the money supply to increase interest rates.
D. increase the money supply to increase interest rates.


Answer: B

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