Which of the following increases the demand for chicken?
A) an increase in the price of the grain used to feed chickens
B) an increase in the number of chicken farmers
C) an increase in the price of beef, a substitute for chicken
D) a fall in the price of chicken

Question

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If the price of beef, a substitute for chicken, increases, consumers will be more likely to choose chicken instead, increasing the demand for chicken.

Answer: D
 As the price of chicken falls, consumers may be more likely to purchase chicken instead of other meats or substitutes, increasing the demand for chicken.

Which of the Following Increases the Demand for Chicken