The overall demand for crude oil for various uses is an example of __________?

ECONOMICS
JAMB 2016

The overall demand for crude oil for various uses is an example of __________?

  • A. derived demand
  • B. competitive demand
  • C. composite demand
  • D. complementary demand

Correct Answer: C. composite demand

Explanation

Composite demand is where goods have more than one use. An increase in the demand for one product leads to a fall in supply of the other. An example is milk which can be used for cheese, yoghurts, cream, butter and other products



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