Shifts in Demand

The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"Lunar New Year approaches, when Chinese households love to eat pecans."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"The price of corn syrup, which consumers use with pecans to make pecan pies, has risen."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"Price of walnuts decreases."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"The household income for Chinese families increases for the third year in a row."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"Price of pecans increases dramatically."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"Due to new trade agreements, U.S. pecans can now be sold in more countries."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"Pecan prices are expected to be higher next year (pecans freeze well)."

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The following is a fictitious headline. Decide if you think it will cause an increase or a decrease in the demand for U.S. grown pecans.

"Famous celebrities are seen eating pecans during an awards ceremony."

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