Quote Originally Posted by nn_step View Post
supply and demand curves are nothing more than an abstract concept that attempts to explain an observed behavior.

They don't actually exist in nature.


What you are discussing is human approximations to future demand and attempting to calculate the optimal price; from which to collect the maximum amount of market share and profit.

Ideally to have excess funds with which to protect against an economic down turn.

Beyond that, any excess funds and/or profit is wasted; since it could be used to improve the business, products, or customer/employee loyalty.
Well you're absolutely right there, no point on arguing it, are you an economist?