A number of consumer items (food, clothing, personal electronics and many others) have shown sharp price increases through the global pandemic. Students are to identify at least three items where they have noticed price increases and explain why you think these price increases may have occurred. Are these price increases justifiable or are businesses taking advantage of consumers using the pandemic as an excuse. Use of personal examples is acceptable, but carefully think about your answer and justify your position (remember, some price increases may be unavoidable for businesses).