Why Do Companies Raise Prices When Demand is High?

Imagine you have a lemonade stand, and it's the hottest day of summer. All your friends want lemonade, but you only have so many cups. You decide to charge more because everyone is excited and willing to pay extra, that’s like price increase during high demand.

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  1. A toy becomes popular at Christmas time, the store raises its price because everyone wants it.
  2. A cupcake shop sells out of their limited batch, they charge more for the next one.
  3. An online game releases a new character, players are willing to pay extra for early access.

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