supply and demand
noun
: the amount of goods and services that are available for people to buy compared to the amount of goods and services that people want to buy
If less of a product than the public wants is produced, the law of supply and demand says that more can be charged for the product.
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But again, supply and demand would intervene.
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Daniel Yergin, Time, 20 June 2026
According to simple economics — supply and demand conditions — a glut would mean lower prices.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
What riders see is driven by trip characteristics, real-time supply and demand, and any promotions clearly disclosed in the app.
—Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Who exactly gets shares from E-Trade is largely determined by supply and demand.
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Daniel Yergin, Time, 20 June 2026
According to simple economics — supply and demand conditions — a glut would mean lower prices.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
What riders see is driven by trip characteristics, real-time supply and demand, and any promotions clearly disclosed in the app.
—Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Who exactly gets shares from E-Trade is largely determined by supply and demand.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 12 June 2026
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