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Empirical Observations


The Price System, an Observation
Economists view the price system within the macro economy as a function of supply and demand and market share. Prices can be determined by particular producers who exercise price leadership and market share in a particular industry or in a particular commodity. The allocation of resources and their scarcity is also a factor in determining price. A market mechanism normally is required to determine prices. The dictionary definition of price is “the amount of money needed t


Remarks on the Passing of Bryant McCloskey
To the family, pulpit guest, and to all of you who have come to pay respects to my friend and to your friend Bryant McCl oskey, good morning and greetings. I am delighted to see so many of my friends from New York life and from my professional days here in Philadelphia. Venessa, when she asked me to say some words about her father, allotted me 2 minutes and I have already used 30 seconds of that time. So let me get right to it.
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