In my notes, I state that starting the 20th Century in response to the Great Depression, many government economic policies during recessions have been In my notes, I state that starting the 20th Century in response to the Great Depression, many government economic policies during recessions have been a. Designed to reduce government involvement in the economy to promote freedom and entrepreneurship. b. Directed at increasing aggregate supply. c. Directed at increasing aggregate demand. d. Designed to decrease the role of government in the economy to provide more stability