After lockdowns were declared globally in 2020, the price of oil crashed from $64 per barrel in January to $18 per barrel in April. What is the most likely reason that lockdowns contributed to the oil price crash? (A) Supply increased due to oil companies reallocating resources to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. (B) Supply decreased due to oil workers being furloughed. (C) Demand increased from factories producing Personal Protective Equipment for essential workers. (D) Demand decreased since fewer people were commuting to work

After lockdowns were declared globally in 2020, the price of oil crashed from $64 per barrel in January to $18 per barrel in April. What is the most likely reason that lockdowns contributed to the oil price crash? (A) Supply increased due to oil companies reallocating resources to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. (B) Supply decreased due to oil workers being furloughed. (C) Demand increased from factories producing Personal Protective Equipment for essential workers. (D) Demand decreased since fewer people were commuting to work

Brief Principles of Macroeconomics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091985

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter6: Measuring The Cost Of Living

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