# Supply And Demand on The No Agenda Show Supply And Demand comes up in 9 chapters across 9 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2008 to May 2022. - **Chapters:** 9 - **Episodes:** 9 - **Discussed:** December 2008 – May 2022 - **Related topics:** [Dvorak's Law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-s-law.md), [Economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [Inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md), [Ben Bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Cargo Containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Democracy Now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [Dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md) ## Chapters 1–9 of 9 ### Dvorak's Law, Stripper Recession Index, 1970s Topless Bars - **Episode:** [1455: Systemic Rivals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-29 - **Time:** 2:18:24–2:22:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1455-systemic-rivals/chapter/dvorak-s-law-stripper-recession-index-1970s-topless-bars.md "Dvorak's Law" posits that as the economy worsens, sex workers become more attractive and less expensive due to increased supply. This is contrasted with a recent viral claim from strippers that a recession is imminent because clubs are empty, which contradicts the historical 1970s boom in topless bars during economic downturns. Keywords: [dvorak's law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-s-law.md), [recession](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/recession.md), [strippers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strippers.md), [1970s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1970s.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md) ### Cargo Container Influx, Economic Indicators, and Shrinkflation - **Episode:** [1355: Stilts and Steroids](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1355-stilts-and-steroids.md) - **Published:** 2021-06-13 - **Time:** 3:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1355-stilts-and-steroids/chapter/cargo-container-influx-economic-indicators-and-shrinkflation.md A report from Northern Silicon Valley notes a significant increase in cargo containers arriving from China, with 144 cars observed daily. Despite this high supply, consumer prices remain elevated, leading to a discussion on "shrinkflation." This phenomenon involves manufacturers reducing product sizes, such as crab cakes at Whole Foods, while maintaining or increasing prices to offset pandemic-related production costs. Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [shrinkflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shrinkflation.md), [economic report](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economic-report.md), [whole foods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whole-foods.md) ### Richard Wolff, Economic Theory Critique - **Episode:** [1098: Climate Grief](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1098-climate-grief.md) - **Published:** 2018-12-28 - **Time:** 2:21:43–2:27:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1098-climate-grief/chapter/richard-wolff-economic-theory-critique.md Economist Richard Wolff's appearance on "Democracy Now!" is critiqued for his assertions regarding the US economy and the 2008 crash. The hosts challenge Wolff's understanding of basic economic principles, specifically his claims about inflation and the relationship between production and prices. Keywords: [richard wolff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/richard-wolff.md), [democracy now](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/democracy-now.md), [economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md) ### Dvorak Hooker Indicator, UK Economic Slump - **Episode:** [533: Clip Show II](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii.md) - **Published:** 2013-07-25 - **Time:** 1:00:06–1:03:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/533-clip-show-ii/chapter/dvorak-hooker-indicator-uk-economic-slump.md The "Dvorak Hooker Indicator" is applied to a report from The Economist regarding the declining prices of sex workers in England. The article suggests that independent escorts are lowering rates to 30 pounds due to the sluggish economy and reduced consumer spending. The hosts discuss how this industry serves as a raw indicator of free-market health. Keywords: economist, hooker indicator, [uk economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uk-economy.md), [prostitution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prostitution.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md) ### Dvorak's Law and the UK Prostitution Economic Indicator - **Episode:** [522: Hookers on Sale](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/522-hookers-on-sale.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-16 - **Time:** 2:49–6:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/522-hookers-on-sale/chapter/dvorak-s-law-and-the-uk-prostitution-economic-indicator.md John C. Dvorak cites a report from The Economist regarding a decline in the prostitution industry in Western England as an economic indicator. He references "Dvorak's Law," which posits that as the economy worsens, the quality of services may increase while prices drop due to classic supply and demand shifts. Keywords: [the economist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-economist.md), [dvorak's law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-s-law.md), hooker indicator, [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md) ### Bitcoin Volatility, Value for Value Model - **Episode:** [492: Pet Food Stamps](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-03 - **Time:** 30:17–32:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/492-pet-food-stamps/chapter/bitcoin-volatility-value-for-value-model.md The hosts reiterate their plan to manage Bitcoin donations and express concerns about the currency's volatility. They emphasize the importance of the value-for-value model in keeping the show independent. A brief comparison is made between Bitcoin's hype-driven demand and traditional stocks like General Motors. Keywords: [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [dvorak.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dvorak-org.md), [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md) ### Internet Advertising Scarcity and Facebook Market Value - **Episode:** [414: Thingamajig](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-03 - **Time:** 2:16:21–2:21:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/414-thingamajig/chapter/internet-advertising-scarcity-and-facebook-market-value.md The collapse of Facebook's stock price is cited as proof that internet advertising is a flawed business model due to the lack of inventory scarcity. Unlike television, which has finite ad slots, the internet offers unlimited inventory, which naturally drives prices down. Most "free" internet services, including Flickr and Instagram, struggle to monetize their users because display ads lack the effectiveness of traditional media. Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [internet advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-advertising.md), adtech, [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [inventory](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inventory.md), [monetization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monetization.md) ### Ben Bernanke Federal Reserve Press Conference - **Episode:** [299: It's Tiara Time!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-28 - **Time:** 45:18–55:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/299-it-s-tiara-time/chapter/ben-bernanke-federal-reserve-press-conference.md Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke held his first televised press conference to discuss economic transparency. Bernanke attributed rising gasoline prices to global supply and demand, specifically citing emerging markets and Middle East disruptions rather than monetary policy. The hosts mock Bernanke's claim that the Fed cannot lower gas prices without "derailing growth entirely" and criticize the lack of challenging questions from the press corps. Keywords: [ben bernanke](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ben-bernanke.md), [federal reserve](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-reserve.md), [gasoline prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gasoline-prices.md), [inflation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inflation.md), [supply and demand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/supply-and-demand.md), [middle east](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-east.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md) ### Calvin and Hobbes, Economic Subsidies, WordPress 2.7 - **Episode:** [63: Save This Polar Bear](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear.md) - **Published:** 2008-12-27 - **Time:** 1:27:28–1:29:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/63-save-this-polar-bear/chapter/calvin-and-hobbes-economic-subsidies-wordpress-2-7.md A 15-year-old Calvin and Hobbes comic strip is cited as a perfect prediction of the modern bailout culture, featuring Calvin demanding subsidies for his failed lemonade stand. 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