ECS1501
Assignment 3
Due 21 July 2025
, Assignment 3
Due 21 July 2025
Question 1 (12 marks)
(i)
The economist would describe the market condition as an oil glut or market surplus,
meaning supply exceeds demand at the current price, leading to excess oil in the
market.
(ii)
• Vertical axis: Price of oil
Assignment 3
Due 21 July 2025
, Assignment 3
Due 21 July 2025
Question 1 (12 marks)
(i)
The economist would describe the market condition as an oil glut or market surplus,
meaning supply exceeds demand at the current price, leading to excess oil in the
market.
(ii)
• Vertical axis: Price of oil