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Economics

Supply and Demand

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The term 'supply and demand' was popularized by Adam Smith in his 1776 book 'The Wealth of Nations', but the concept had been observed by ancient philosophers and medieval scholars.

Why this is interesting

You walk into a store looking for a popular new video game, but the price is much higher than you expected. Why is it so expensive, and how does the store decide what to charge?