When a War Breaks Out in the Middle East and Causes

question 158

Multiple Choice

When a war breaks out in the Middle East and causes an oil shock, what makes the shock so costly to deal with?

• A) There is uncertainty on how long the war will last.
• B) The economic shock is unexpected.
• C) Many countries experience the shock at the same time.
• D) Agricultural productivity plummets.

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