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John Shimkus: “Classic economics would suggest that when a product is in demand, prices should rise and the market establish a new…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
Classic economics would suggest that when a product is in demand, prices should rise and the market establish a new equilibrium
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Shimkus discusses market dynamics and drug shortages.

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