Results: Diaper Shortage
Published on 10/04/2012
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1.
1.
Have you heard about the recent explosion at a large plant in Japan that makes 20% of the world's supply of diaper absorbent gel? Yes, I have heard about it.
22%
156 votes
No, I haven't heard anything about it.
62%
438 votes
Not sure
7%
49 votes
n/a
8%
58 votes
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2.
Do you think there will be a diaper shortage? I doubt it.
32%
223 votes
Maybe
27%
190 votes
Definitely
4%
28 votes
Not sure
26%
180 votes
n/a
11%
80 votes
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3.
Do you think the media contributes to panic-buying by releasing stories like these? Yes-people will make runs on things that they think are in short supply, thus creating a shortage.
57%
397 votes
No, I don't think it makes any difference how much people buy-there's enough out there for everyone who needs them.
15%
104 votes
Not sure
18%
124 votes
n/a
11%
76 votes
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4.
Do you think diaper companies will use this as an excuse to raise the price of diapers whether or not there are any shortages? Yes, most of the time companies take advantage of any reason to raise prices.
58%
410 votes
No, I don't think they would raise prices over one story.
13%
88 votes
Not sure
18%
125 votes
n/a
11%
78 votes
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