Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral".

Q: Topic: MBA
Argument: Corporate demand for MBA is strong.

A: in favor
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Q: Topic: Gene patents
Argument: Little evidence exists that gene patents hurt research.

A: in favor
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Q: Topic: Pickens US energy plan
Argument: The Pickens Plan is generally not viable.

A:
against
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