The Economics of Seinfeld

The Sponge

Hearing rumors that her birth control sponge has been pulled off the market, Elaine goes on a hunt for sponges based on the expectation of little future availability. Her demand has increased–she buys a case of sponges.

Concepts: change in demand expectations

Source: Seinfeld

Season: 7

Disc: 2

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• 00:02:12 - 00:02:47
• 00:05:21 - 00:05:53
• 00:06:31 - 00:07:35

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