Supply and Demand

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Definition

The fundamental economic model describing the relationship between the availability of a product and the desire for it.

Detailed Explanation

The law of demand states that quantity demanded decreases as price increases. The law of supply states that quantity supplied increases as price increases. Market equilibrium occurs where supply meets demand.

Example

When iPhone supply is limited during launch, high demand drives prices up in secondary markets.

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