The more amusing, although not completely unpredictable result of this based purely on human nature, is that all this excitement will likely increase demand in

The more amusing, although not completely unpredictable result of this based purely on human nature, is that all this excitement will likely increase demand in short term as people panic stock up on items before inflation increases prices out of their reach. You can apparently still see it in cars ( SUVs anecdotally for whatever reason ). We are in for a wild ride. One issue with economics is that it is based on a flawed model ( rationality is assumed ) and humans are way more emotional than the model allows for. I would like to hope that some marketing company has a real and closer model for predictions, but that is likely a closely guarded corporate secret.