What happens to the price of a good or service when a shortage of that good or service occurs?

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What will happen to price if the good or service is in shortage?

If there is a decrease in supply of goods and services while demand remains the same, prices tend to rise to a higher equilibrium price and a lower quantity of goods and services.

What happens to price in a shortage?

The price will rise until the shortage is eliminated and the quantity supplied equals quantity demanded. In other words, the market will be in equilibrium again.