Which of the Following Is an Example of a Demand

question 92

Multiple Choice

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

• A) a large oil-price increase
• B) the introduction and greater availability of credit cards
• C) a drought that destroys agricultural crops
• D) unions obtain a substantial wage increase

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