The short run aggregate supply (SRAS) curve shifts left when oil supply shocks occur because
A. the price level will fall at any given output level.
B. fewer goods are produced at any given price level due to higher oil prices.
C. average total cost will fall at any given output level.
D. oil consumption will increase at any given price level.
Answer: B
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