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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 27

9708Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply analysis

The diagram shows a shift in a country's short-run aggregate supply curve from SRAS₁ to SRAS₂. The country imports oil. Why might an increase in the world price of oil have caused this shift?

  1. AA rise in inflation is expected.
  2. BConsumers face a fall in their disposable income.
  3. CDomestic firms' costs have increased.
  4. DThe government reduces tax on oil and petroleum products.

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Correct answer: C. Domestic firms' costs have increased.

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