In economics, supplier induced demand (SID) may occur when asymmetry of information exists between supplier and consumer. The supplier can use superior information to encourage an individual to demand a greater quantity of the good or service they supply than the pareto efficient level, should asymmetric information not exist. The result of this is a welfare loss.
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