Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)
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Author: James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris
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Chapter 7A, Problem 1E
To determine
Special attention to the price spike in mid 2008 of crude oil.
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Explanation of Solution
From the provided information, during 2002-2012, country U is using alternate fuel i.e. natural gas as this resource availability is plentiful in the country NA.
When country U requires resources like crude oil and gasoline, country S increased the prices on gasoline. Indeed, country U applied same policy for the prices of natural gas. As a result, crude oil prices were lowered by Saudi and more oil is extracted for supply.
Economics Concept Introduction
Introduction:
Price hike is the sudden increase in price level of a good due to unforeseen reason.
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