Scenario: Suppose Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering expansion to a U.S. city that currently does not have a MLB franchise. The league has compiled the following information on five cities viewed as the top contenders for an expansion franchise:

MLB decides Charlotte is the most attractive candidate to receive an expansion franchise and is contemplating how demographic and economic information is likely to affect demand to attend MLB games in Charlotte.
-Refer to the scenario above.The Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (seven counties in North Carolina and three counties in South Carolina)is expected to grow at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.Population growth will cause a(n)________.

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Scenario: Suppose Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering expansion to a U.S. city that currently does not have a MLB franchise. The league has compiled the following information on five cities viewed as the top contenders for an expansion franchise:
  
MLB decides Charlotte is the most attractive candidate to receive an expansion franchise and is contemplating how demographic and economic information is likely to affect demand to attend MLB games in Charlotte.
-Refer to the scenario above.The Charlotte Metropolitan Statistical Area (seven counties in North Carolina and three counties in South Carolina)is expected to grow at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.Population growth will cause a(n)________.

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Population growth is likely to increase the potential number of fans in the Charlotte area, which is likely to increase demand for attending MLB games. Therefore, the correct choice is A.

Scenario: Suppose Major League Baseball (MLB) Is Considering Expansion to a U.S