A shortage is a sign that somebody is keeping the price artificially l…

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A shortage is a sign that somebody is keeping the price artificially lower than it would be if supply and demand were allowed to operate freely. ✨ Thomas Sowell (2013). Ever Wonder Why?: and Other Controversial Essays, p.62, Hoover Press
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A shortage is a sign that somebody is keeping the price artificially lower than it would be if supply and demand were allowed to operate freely. ✨ Thomas Sowell (2013). Ever Wonder Why?: and Other Controversial Essays, p.62, Hoover Press

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