If the US Government Were to Relax Its Restrictions on Offshore Oil

question 287

Multiple Choice

If the U.S. government were to relax its restrictions on offshore oil well drilling and open drilling in Alaskan national parks, the result to aggregate supply would be to

• A)cause a shift in the SRAS to the left.
• B)cause a shift in the LRAS to the left.
• C)cause no long-term shifts in AS.
• D)cause a shift in both LRAS and SRAS to the right.

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Definitions:

Agentic State

A psychological state in which an individual attributes their actions to the orders of an authority figure, thereby relinquishing responsibility.

Personal Responsibility

refers to the idea that individuals are accountable for their actions and decisions, holding themselves responsible for the outcomes of their behavior.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment, requiring skills such as logic, reasoning, and skepticism.

Unquestioning Obedience

A behavior pattern where individuals comply with instructions or orders from an authority figure without challenge or critical assessment.