Why do prices change?
Grasshopper Economics
Why do prices change?
You walk into your favorite store and — wait a minute. That game you wanted? It costs more than it did last week. And those strawberries your mom always buys? They're cheaper. What's going on? Why do prices jump around like grasshoppers?
Here's the secret: prices are trying to answer a question. The question is "How much?" How much should this thing cost so that the people who make it can sell it all, and the people who want it can decide if they'll buy it? It's like a forever negotiation between the store and you.
