How Will an Increase in Lumber Prices Influence the Home

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Multiple Choice

How will an increase in lumber prices influence the home construction market?

• A) The demand for newly constructed homes will increase.
• B) The demand for newly constructed homes will decrease.
• C) The supply of newly constructed homes will increase.
• D) The supply of newly constructed homes will decrease.

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