If the economy is experiencing inflation, then the most appropriate government policy would be to:
1. Shift the aggregate supply curve by using a tax cut coupled with spending cuts.
2. Shift the aggregate demand curve by using a tax cut coupled with spending cuts.
3. Shift the aggregate demand curve by using a tax cut coupled with more spending.
4. Shift the aggregate demand curve by using a tax increase coupled with spending cuts.
5. Shift the aggregate demand curve by using a tax increase coupled with more spending.