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# Permanent Market Price Enhancements

## Definition

Sustained increases in market price above natural price caused by natural causes (such as unique soil conditions) or artificial regulations (such as monopolies), which can last for many years or even centuries.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 7

## Context

Distinguished from temporary fluctuations, with examples including monopolies and unique natural productions that command premium prices.

## Economic Domain

Regulation

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