There was a tremendous drought in California, where the majority of lettuce is grown for the United States. Lettuce is vitally needed to make delicious tacos for Taco Tuesday. As a result of the drought, the price of lettuce used to produce tacos doubles. People get tired of eating tacos on Tuesday and switch to eating lasagna. What happens to lettuce in the short term?

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12 October, 10:20

There was a tremendous drought in California, where the majority of lettuce is grown for the United States. Lettuce is vitally needed to make delicious tacos for Taco Tuesday. As a result of the drought, the price of lettuce used to produce tacos doubles. People get tired of eating tacos on Tuesday and switch to eating lasagna. What happens to lettuce in the short term?

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There was a tremendous drought in California, where the majority of lettuce is grown for the United States. Lettuce is vitally needed to make delicious tacos for Taco Tuesday. As a result of the drought, the price of lettuce used to produce tacos doubles. People get tired of eating tacos on Tuesday and switch to eating lasagna. What happens to lettuce in the short term? reduction in demand and supply which affects the price, such inflation of price would reduce the demand