Which of these demonstrates a negative real shock causing a negative demand shock?
A. Fear among businesses causes them to lay off workers, who eventually return to work at lower wages.
B. Bad news, like rising oil prices, causes investors to make more new investments, seeking greater profit opportunities.
C. Bad news, like rising oil prices, causes people to become pessimistic and to cut back on their spending.
D. Fear among businesses causes them to lay off workers, who lose their skills and become permanently less productive.
Ans: C. Bad news, like rising oil prices, causes people to become pessimistic and to cut back on their spending.
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