"We economists may not know much, but we know one thing very well, and that's how to create shortages and surpluses. Just tell us which you want! If you want a

"We economists may not know much, but we know one thing very well, and that's how to create shortages and surpluses. Just tell us which you want! If you want a shortage, all we have to do is to set a price that's below the market price and I'll guarantee you a shortage. If you want a surplus, set a price too high and you'll have your surplus." -- Milton Friedman