Which of the following government actions could be used to slow down rapid growth that is leading to inflation? Which of the following government actions could be used to slow down rapid growth that is leading to inflation? Approve a 5% increase in Social Security benefits for all retirees and anyone on disability payments. Give all income tax payers a $1000 refund. Install a new federal sales tax of 5% on all goods and services except for food and prescription drugs Approve a new project to repair 100 bridges across many states