If the Price of Crude Oil Decreased, Then This Would

question 173

Multiple Choice

If the price of crude oil decreased, then this would most likely

• A) decrease aggregate supply in the U.S.
• B) increase aggregate supply in the U.S.
• C) increase aggregate demand in the U.S.
• D) decrease aggregate demand in the U.S.

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