On the negative side, while curiosity about dolphins is usually unalloyed in those that nurture it, issues about the economy, both personal and general, may be a source of anxiety, a reminder of problems to be solved, or of strife and conflict.
8 As a result, demand increases while supply is squeezed. Alternative interpretations and the role of the speculator Few economists would dispute the importance of supply and demand and the special nature of commodity markets in explaining price movements.