If the monthly unemployment rate increase mentioned in the Application wound up being a permanent and not temporary change, the best economic decision by the committee would most likely be to
A) increase the money supply to stimulate the economy.
B) decrease the money supply to stimulate the economy.
C) decrease the money supply to slow the economy down.
D) not change monetary policy.

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Increasing the money supply can stimulate economic activity by making borrowing cheaper, encouraging spending and investment, which can help counteract higher unemployment rates.

If the Monthly Unemployment Rate Increase Mentioned in the Application