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Economics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 22

9708The interaction of demand and supply

A developed country has a price-inelastic demand for oil, all of which it imports. The oil-producing countries increase the supply of oil. What is likely to happen to the developed country's rate of inflation and its balance of trade?

  1. Adecreases; improves
  2. Bdecreases; worsens
  3. Cincreases; improves
  4. Dincreases; worsens

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Correct answer: A. decreases; improves

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