Based on Economist Richard Roll's Work, the BEST Way to Predict

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Multiple Choice

Based on economist Richard Roll's work, the BEST way to predict future weather in Florida, where oranges are grown, may be:

• A) to listen to meteorologists.
• B) to look at the difference between futures and spot prices of orange juice.
• C) to wait and see what the weather turns out to be.
• D) to look at past trends in orange production.

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