Suppose the Economy Is in a Recession

Multiple Choice

Suppose the economy is in a recession.Which of the following policies would is most likely to be supported by a person who favours an active approach to policy?  

A)  The economy should be left to cure itself without government intervention. 
B)  The Bank of Canada should sell Canadian government securities in its open-market operations. 
C)  The Bank of Canada should raise the overnight loans rate. 
D)  Government purchases should increase.