Seller Behavior During Market Disequilibrium
Imagine a market for a specific type of popular hat is in equilibrium. A celebrity is then photographed wearing the hat, causing a sudden surge in its popularity. At the original price, sellers quickly run out of stock and notice long lines of disappointed customers. Explain why an individual seller would choose to raise the price of the hat and what they are trying to achieve by doing so.
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