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

Micro Economics For Today

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter13: Antitrust And Regulation

Section13.6: Imperfect Information

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