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Evaluating Policy Responses to the 2022 Oil Price Shock

In response to the sharp increase in global oil prices in 2022 following the start of the conflict in Ukraine, governments considered various policy actions. Critically evaluate the potential effectiveness of TWO of the following policy responses in mitigating the economic impact on consumers:

  1. Releasing oil from national strategic reserves.
  2. Providing direct price subsidies to consumers for fuel.
  3. Accelerating public investment in alternative energy sources.

In your evaluation, you must justify your assessment by considering both the potential short-term benefits and the long-term consequences of each of the two policies you choose.

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