The COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing aftermath, combined with global production and transportation challenges, have caused significant disruptions in supply chains. These disruptions have led to shortages of many everyday items.

For this discussion, choose an item that you personally experienced a shortage of in your life (e.g., a product you regularly buy, a good essential to your work, or an item you actively searched for during a shortage).

Prompt

Create a thread to answer all the discussion questions below.

Personal Connection: Why did you choose this specific item? Share a personal anecdote that highlights why this shortage was significant to you or how it impacted your daily life.
Factors Behind the Shortage: Investigate the specific factors contributing to the shortage of your chosen item. Use evidence or personal observations related to local stores, suppliers, or industries that affected availability. Reflect on how these factors may have varied depending on your location or community.
Supply and Demand Impact: How did you notice the shortage impacting the availability or popularity of the item? Did you observe people behaving differently in response to the shortage? Describe specific instances where you or others had to adjust their purchasing habits.