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Can you explain the concept of supply and demand to a fifth grader?
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Supply and demand is an important concept in economics. It is the balance between how much of a product or service is available (supply) and how much people need or want (demand). As an example, if there are more people wanting to buy oranges than there are oranges available, then the price of oranges will go up because more people are competing for them. This is an example of the law of supply and demand. If the supply increases, then the price goes down, but if the demand goes up, then the price goes up. So understanding supply and demand can help us make decisions about what products to buy or sell, and at what prices.