SHORTAGE
Shortage is a situation where the demand surpasses the supply. There is shortage when the demand for products and services is not met by the available supply. Some factors that causes shortage include natural disasters that destroys goods, miscalculation, where the producer was not able to make enough supple, and government policies, where supplies are limited due to fixing and rationing.
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Form 5
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Countersignature
Additional signature from an official or professional on a document that has already been signed. Serving as confirmation or authentication, it is ...
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The amount of time for a business to receive payments owed.
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