Which of the Following Is an Asymmetric Shock

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an asymmetric shock.

• A) World oil prices rise substantially.
• B) The unions in all the EU countries get together and strike over demands for better pensions.
• C) Consumer tastes across Europe change.
• D) Floods disrupting economic activity in one country.

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