If monetary policymakers fear a recession resulting from increased pessimism on the part of business people, and they want to avoid the recession, they would:

A. likely lower their target rate for inflation.
B. shift the monetary policy reaction curve to the right.
C. shift the monetary policy reaction curve to the left.
D. encourage fiscal policymakers to act.

Answer: B

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