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Patrick Moynihan: “Something called the ``market'' comes along and the price rises because of the demand. The supply has not instantly…”

On the recordMay 7, 1996
Something called the ``market'' comes along and the price rises because of the demand. The supply has not instantly responded.
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Patrick Moynihan
Illinois

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Discussing market dynamics and the relationship between supply and demand.

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