Which of the following would NOT cause an increase in the demand for cheese?
A) a decrease in the price of crackers, which are consumed with cheese
B) an increase in the population of cheese lovers
C) an increase in the income of cheese consumers, assuming that cheese is a normal good
D) a technological advance that makes it cheaper to produce cheese

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A technological advance that makes it cheaper to produce cheese would likely lead to a decrease in the price of cheese, which could increase the quantity demanded, but it would not increase the demand for cheese itself. On the other hand, all of the other options could lead to an increase in demand for cheese. A decrease in the price of crackers would make cheese more affordable and complementary, an increase in the population of cheese lovers means there are more potential consumers, and an increase in the income of cheese consumers would likely lead to higher demand for luxury goods like cheese.

Which of the Following Would NOT Cause an Increase in the Demand