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Price Impact of the British Cotton Shortage
The Union blockade led to a drastic reduction in the supply of raw cotton to England, creating a state of significant excess demand where the quantity desired far exceeded the available amount at the prevailing price. This shortage allowed sellers to recognize an opportunity for increased profit by raising their prices. Consequently, the market price for cotton soared to six times its pre-war level, a surge that made the high-risk ventures of blockade-runners financially viable.
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Ch.8 Supply and demand: Markets with many buyers and sellers - The Economy 2.0 Microeconomics @ CORE Econ
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Price Impact of the British Cotton Shortage
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