A student observed that there was no taxi in the taxi station. Instead, many passengers queue for a taxi.

What economics concept does the above case illustrate? Explain without using a diagram. (L3)

There is a shortage. At the current market price is lower than the equilibrium price, therefore, the quantity demanded is greater than the quantity supplied.

So some consumers cannot get the service at the current market price and the market does not clear.

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