If the Fed's monetary policy reaction function does not change, then when inflation decreases the Fed responds by ________ the real interest rate, which ________ consumption and investment spending, which ________ output.

A. decreasing; increases; increases
B. decreasing; decreases; decreases
C. increasing; decreases; decreases
D. increasing; increases; decreases

Answer: A

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