Which of the Following Is an Example of a Demand

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a demand shock?

• A)Hurricane Harry knocks out oil drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
• B)Consumers become worried about job loss and buy fewer goods and services than expected.
• C)Floods in the Midwest destroy crops.
• D)The federal government unexpectedly requires automobile producers to raise fuel efficiency standards.

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Definitions:

Ovaries Removed

A surgical procedure, known as oophorectomy, involving the removal of one or both ovaries, often performed to treat or prevent certain medical conditions.

Chromosomal Abnormalities

Variations in the number or structure of chromosomes, which can lead to developmental, physical, or intellectual disabilities.

Miscarriage

The spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb, usually before 20 weeks of gestation.

Fertility Problems

Difficulties in conceiving a child due to reproductive health issues in either partner.