Relationship Between Economic Activity and Oil Demand
During a period of significant economic slowdown, such as a recession in major industrial countries, the demand for crude oil tends to decrease. Analyze the key reasons for this relationship. In your answer, break down how a decline in overall economic activity translates into reduced consumption of oil, providing at least two distinct examples of affected sectors.
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