Buyer Bargaining During Excess Supply in the Hat Market
An example of price-making behavior can be seen when a drop in demand for hats creates an excess supply at the original equilibrium price of $8. A prospective buyer, noticing the unsold inventory, could propose to buy a hat for a lower price, such as $7. This represents a bargain for the customer. For the seller, accepting this offer could still be a beneficial transaction, provided the $7 price exceeds the marginal cost of producing that hat.
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