A global manufacturer of high-tech semiconductors operates in a highly competitive market. Recently, a major geopolitical conflict has disrupted the supply of a rare earth metal essential for chip production, causing its price to triple. Simultaneously, a global recession has reduced consumer electronics demand by 20%. To survive, the firm considers raising its prices by 10%, but fears losing market share to a competitor with long-term fixed price contracts. Based on this scenario, which statement correctly connects the micro actions to the macro environment?

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The firm is facing a 'Supply Shock' (Macro/Micro) and a 'Demand Contraction' (Macro) simultaneously, making its pricing strategy a high-risk Microeconomic gamble.

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In a Socialist Economy, the firm would simply ask the government to print more rare earth metals to solve the problem.

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The geopolitical conflict is a Microeconomic event because it only affects one firm's supply of rare earth metals.

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The firm's decision to lay off workers is a purely Macroeconomic event that will immediately increase National Income.

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