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The equilibrium between supply and demand is achieved only through a reaction against the upsetting of the equilibrium.

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David Harvey
Age: 89
Born: 1935
Born: October 31
Anthropologist
Economist
Geographer
Professor
University Teacher
Urban Planner
Gillingham
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David W. Harvey
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