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Market forces

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Market forces refer to the economic factors such as supply and demand, competition, and pricing that influence the behavior of buyers and sellers in a market economy. These forces determine the prices of goods and services, production levels, and resource allocation.

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