The state switched from cotton to food production, but severe transportation difficulties eventually restricted supplies.

The Air Ministry was concerned that if there was a war, the restricted supply of materials might affect construction of bombers.

Car hire rates have crept up of late because of restricted supplies - rental companies are operating with smaller fleets than in the past.

Oil companies shut down refineries and sold off components that were losing money and restricted supplies to the size of the market.

This is due to a restricted supply of housing - increase the supply and house prices/rents will go down.

Several districts also mentioned that lumber prices had soared because of increased construction activity and restricted supply.

"And I'm surprised they are not a little higher," she said, given restricted supply, low turnover and high demand.

The light, honeyed dessert wine that it can produce is often in high demand because of restricted supply.

Indeed, if countries ban the exportation of excavated antiquities, the restricted supply will force prices higher.

Scarcity rent emanates from excess demand for (or restricted supply of) the good or resource.