Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Supply

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a supply shock?

• A) a drought in the Midwest
• B) a decline in natural gas prices following discovery of new fields
• C) the introduction of a new line of computer-controlled machine tools in manufacturing
• D) a substantial increase in federal government spending on medicare

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Definitions:

Daily Drinking

The habit or practice of consuming alcoholic beverages on a daily basis.

Axis II Disorders

A classification previously used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) for personality disorders and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing long-term aspects of mental health.

Initial Substance Use

The first time an individual consumes drugs or alcohol, which can be a critical point for developing substance use disorders.

Self-esteem

An individual’s subjective evaluation of their own worth or value, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.