hinnakäitumine
Hinnakäitumine, also known as price gouging, refers to the practice of charging excessively high prices for goods or services, often in response to a sudden increase in demand or a shortage of supply. This behavior can occur during natural disasters, public health crises, or other emergencies when the availability of essential items is limited. Hinnakäitumine is generally considered unethical and can be illegal in many jurisdictions, as it exploits vulnerable populations and can drive up the overall cost of essential goods and services.
The term "hinnakäitumine" is derived from the Estonian language, where "hinna" means price and "käitumine" means
Economic theories suggest that hinnakäitumine can be driven by several factors, including the desire to maximize
To address hinnakäitumine, various regulatory measures have been implemented, such as price controls, anti-gouging laws, and