The figure shows the simple aggregate expenditures model for an economy. Which of the following statements is the proper sequence of events if the economy is currently operating at point A?
A) Total income exceeds spending, firms expand production, workers are hired, and incomes rise until equilibrium is reached
B) Total income exceeds spending, firms reduce production, workers are laid off, and incomes fall until equilibrium is reached
C) Total spending exceeds income, firms reduce production, workers are laid off, and incomes fall until equilibrium is reached
D) Total spending exceeds income, firms expand production, workers are hired, and incomes rise