Use the figure below to answer the following question(s). Figure 14-2 -If the Fed anticipates that the conditions illustrated by AD₂ and SRAS in Figure 14-2 will be present in the near future, it should A)decrease the discount rate. B)reduce reserve requirements. C)sell U.S.treasury bonds on the open market. D)buy U.S.treasury bonds on the open market.

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If the Fed anticipates that the economy is overheating or inflation is a concern, it would sell U.S. treasury bonds on the open market to decrease the money supply, which can help cool down the economy.

Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Question(s)