Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The supply of oil is very elastic over short time periods but becomes perfectly inelastic over time. A given shift in supply results in a greater increase in the price of oil when the supply of oil is perfectly inelastic.
• B)The supply of oil is very inelastic over short time periods but becomes more elastic over time. A given shift in supply results in a smaller increase in the price of oil when the supply is more elastic.
• C)The supply of oil is perfectly inelastic; therefore, as the demand for oil increases over time the price of oil increases significantly.
• D)Over short periods of time increases in the demand for oil are greater than increases in the supply of oil. Over the long run increases in the demand and the supply of oil are about equal. As a result, the price of oil increases greatly in the short run but is stable in the long run.

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Definitions:

Economic Colony

A region or country under the economic control or influence of another, often exploited for its resources.

Prime Exporter

A country or firm that is the leading seller of goods or services to foreign countries, thereby holding a significant share of international trade in certain commodities or products.

Trade Surplus

A situation where a country exports more goods and services than it imports, leading to a positive balance of trade.

Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods, often used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.