In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’.

Economist John Maynard Keynes had been said that the “animal spirits" of confidence and hope play a positive role in an economy.

A. Had said

B. Had had said

C. Had being said